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Intermediate Oboe with Superb Intonation and Clarity





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Step up to a spectacular intermediate instrument with the YOB-441MT from Yamaha! This second-generation model boasts several upgraded features such as a new bell design, a 3rd-octave key, a low Bb resonance key, and metal tenon joints, to name a few. But like the original model, the YOB-441MT is crafted using Yamaha's Duet technology, which combines a seasoned grenadilla body with an injection-molded upper joint to significantly improve bore stability and prevent issues that can arise with wooden instruments. Additionally, the YOB-441MT allows you to start exploring new fingering techniques with a modified conservatory key system. Most importantly, the YOB-441MT looks great and sounds incredible, with a clear, rich tone across the full range of the instrument. If you’re ready to graduate to an ultra-durable intermediate oboe, Sweetwater highly recommends the Yamaha YOB-441MT.





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Newly optimized bell bore and low Bb resonance key improve intonation





The YOB-441MT fosters accurate intonation throughout your range. Fitted with a redesigned American bell bore, this oboe offers greater stability in the middle range and allows you to transition into your upper and lower registers with ease. Yamaha has also included a low Bb resonance key that improves intonation on those tricky low Bbs.





Duet hybrid construction improves durability and retains tone





The YOB-441MT leverages Yamaha’s patented injection molding technology to bring you an intermediate oboe with increased structural stability and resistance to damage caused by moisture, temperate change, and normal wear and tear. The Yamaha YOB-441MT’s inner bore of the upper joint is injected with thermoplastic ABS resin. The result? An instrument with the visual allure and sonic character of grenadilla with the reliability and durability of ABS resin.





Expand your technique with a modified conservatory key system





Typically, beginner oboes are outfitted with a very simplified key system, which allows young students and beginner players to practice and learn the fundamentals of the instrument without being bogged down with complex fingerings. However, now that you’re ready to advance, the Yamaha YOB-441MT presents you with a modified conservatory key system, which includes a left-hand F, a forked-F resonance key, a low Bb resonance key, and numerous trill keys, like a new B-C# key! Get ready to expand your repertoire and explore exciting new techniques!





Yamaha Intermediate Series brass and woodwind





Yamaha is committed to supporting you at every step of your musical journey. Their Intermediate Series brass and woodwind instruments represent an ideal bridge between their Standard Series instruments for students and beginners and their Professional and Custom Series instruments for advanced players. Yamaha Intermediate Series brass and woodwind instruments guarantee easy playability as you expand your technical repertoire while providing professional touches that allow you to further explore the limits of your instrument and grow as a musician. A favorite choice of music educators, the Yamaha Intermediate Series offers superior-quality step-up brass and woodwind instruments guaranteed to inspire!





Yamaha YOB-441 Duet Intermediate Oboe Features:


Improved 2nd-generation model of the original YOB-441


Well-made, ultra-durable intermediate oboe with silver-plated nickel-silver keys


Patented Duet technology combines premium grenadilla with ABS resin for enhanced stability


All cork keys and metal tenon joints


American bore style with semi-automatic octave keys, and a fixed thumb rest


Modified conservatory key system includes left-hand F, forked-F resonance key, and low Bb resonance key


Trill keys: C#-D#; F#-G#; A#-B; Ab-Bb; B-C#; Left C-D; Right C-D


Includes a Yamaha OBC-430II case and OBB-430II cover


Key of C