Yamaha - YOB-441MT Intermediate Oboe

New versatile "American" style oboes for comfortable playing

Yamaha has renewed its "441" series with additional keys and functions to increase comfort in performance. The addition of the third octave key helps players perform various musical pieces without stress or difficulty. Additional playability improvements come from the new all-cork pads and strap ring. Get versatility to match your needs with the new YOB-441MT.

New Features

Newly designed bell with a resonance key
The bell bore has been redesigned to improve the intonation of the middle range. In addition, the Low-Bb resonance key improves the intonation of the low-Bb.

Third octave key
Adding a third octave key stabilizes both the articulation and the intonation in the third octave.

Low B-C# trill key
Easily perform a low B-C# trill just by opening and pressing down the B key while holding the C# key.

All cork pads reduce pad noise.

Strap ring
The thumbrest has a strap ring. Using a strap improves playability by reducing pressure on the right-hand thumb which can put extra on the shoulder and the neck.

Easy assembly reduces the risk of instrument damage
When assembling wooden instruments, extra care is needed between the upper and lower joints as too much pressure can cause damage. By reinforcing the sections with a metal tenon and receiver, it is easier to assemble the instrument.

Duet+ Upper Joint - Insert molding improves durability and resonance of wooden bodies
Using patented technology, the injection-molded inner bore is designed to resist cracking while stabilizing the bore for improved consistency and durability. The upper joint is drilled slightly larger around the bore and toneholes. Thermoplastic ABS resin is injected into the cavity, forming an ideal inner bore. It preserves as much as 90% of the wooden material, and its appearance looks the same as conventional all-wooden models.

Resin-molded toneholes
Upper joint toneholes (except for the octave vents) are molded simultaneously with the resin bore.

Specifications
Level: Intermediate
Key: C
System: Modified Conservatoire
Bore Style: American
Auxilliary Keys: 3rd octave key (NEW); Left-hand F key; Forked F resonance key; Low Bb Key
Trill Keys: C#-D#; F#-G#; A#-B; Ab-Bb; B-C#; Left C-D; Right C-D; Low B-C# (NEW)
Key Post: Silver plated
Mechanical Features: Low-Bb resonance vent (NEW)
Thumb Rest: Fixed, with strap ring (NEW)
Pads: All cork (NEW)
Upper Body Material: Grenadilla Duet+ (ABS resin lined) with metal tenon joint ring (NEW)
Lower Body Material: Grenadilla with metal tenon joint ring/receiver (NEW)
Bell Material: Genadilla with metal receiver (NEW)
Keys: Silver-plated nickel silver
Case: Includes OBC430II case with case cover