Description
The Marigaux 901 professional model oboe is the flagship model from
the French instrument manufacturers.
the French instrument manufacturers.
Designed in collaboration with
leading Marigaux artists, the 901 is indicative of the original
‘Marigaux sound’ as first pioneered over 50 years ago. The 901 model is
handmade to the highest standards by Marigaux craftsmen in their
factory.
leading Marigaux artists, the 901 is indicative of the original
‘Marigaux sound’ as first pioneered over 50 years ago. The 901 model is
handmade to the highest standards by Marigaux craftsmen in their
factory.
The 901 model is available in high density Grenadilla wood (dalbergia melanoxylon) with silver plated keywork. The addition of a Howarth thumbplate converts the instrument to dual system (English system).
The synthetic top joint is made from a high density material. It
responds in the same way to the natural wood but is resistant to changes
in humidity and temperature.
responds in the same way to the natural wood but is resistant to changes
in humidity and temperature.
Specifications:
- Main instrument body in Grenadilla wood (dalbergia melanoxylon)
- Synthetic top joint
- Silver plated keywork
- Full Conservatoire system keywork with Howarth thumbplate (English system)
- Semi-automatic octaves
- 3rd octave key (moved to the left hand side of the 1st octave key)
- 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
