The Howarth Junior oboe is crafted for young beginner players, featuring a lightweight design made from Grenadilla wood, the same material used in professional models. Specifications: Body Material: Grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon) Keywork: Silver plated System: Thumbplate (English) Octaves: Single action Key Features: Fully covered holes, extended keys to reduce stretch for small hands Range: Full chromatic range of 2½ octaves, starting from low C Pitch: C Fingerings: Standard oboe fingerings Reeds: Uses standard size oboe reeds Weight: Approximately 0.46 kg Accessories Included: Howarth Student backpack case, cleaning materials, cork grease, reed case The Howarth Junior oboe is suitable for early graded music exams, providing a solid foundation until the player is ready to advance to a full system oboe, such as the S10 or S20.
