Description
The Marigaux 920 model oboe with Howarth thumbplate is a professional dual system instrument.
Designed in collaboration with
leading Marigaux artists, the 920 is indicative of the original
'Marigaux sound' as first pioneered over 50 years ago. The 920 model is
handmade to the highest standards by Marigaux craftsmen in their
factory.
leading Marigaux artists, the 920 is indicative of the original
'Marigaux sound' as first pioneered over 50 years ago. The 920 model is
handmade to the highest standards by Marigaux craftsmen in their
factory.
The 920 model is available in high
density composite material. The composite material has the same
resonance and responsiveness as Grenadilla wood, but is not affected by
changed in temperature and humidity.
density composite material. The composite material has the same
resonance and responsiveness as Grenadilla wood, but is not affected by
changed in temperature and humidity.
Specification:
- Body in high density composite material
- Silver plated keywork
- Conservatoire keywork with Howarth thumbplate, converting to dual system
- Semi-automatic octaves
- 3rd octave key (repositioned to the left of the thumbplate)
- C to D trill keys x 2 (lower and upper)
- C to C# trill key
- Forked F vent
- Ab to Bb and Ab to A trill keys
- Low C to C# trill key ("Banana key")
- Eb to E trill key
- Articulated C# mechanism
- Low Bb vent
- All necessary adjusting screws
- Instrument is supplied in a Marigaux case and case cover
