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An Exceptional Student Oboe with Enhanced Durability





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The Yamaha YOB-241 student oboe is highly playable, exceptionally durable, and delivers a sonically satisfying tone that will spark a love for music performance with the first note you play. With the YOB-241 oboe, Yamaha endeavored to design a student-focused instrument with features that will encourage continued advancement. Boasting a robust ABS resin body, the YOB-241 provides rock-solid durability with an eye-catching look that emulates wooden oboes. High-quality components ? including silver-plated keys ? and a simplified conservatory key system add up to an ideal student instrument that will serve players well during their first few years. Plus, the Yamaha YOB-241 includes a Yamaha OBC-240II case for safe transport and storage.





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Durable ABS resin body and silver-plated keys





With a design based on Yamaha’s professional-level oboes, the YOB-241 features a durable ABS resin body, barrel, and bell in a matte finish, which mimics the look and feel of grenadilla and exhibits a warm, rich tonality on par with wooden instruments. The YOB-241 will serve developing players well for years; it's resistant to damage caused by temperature fluctuations, humidity, and the occasional drops and dings, and it requires minimal maintenance. Additionally, the YOB-241 is outfitted with silver-plated nickel-silver keys with a responsive feel and fast action.





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A favorite choice of music educators, the Yamaha Standard Series of brass and woodwinds provides students with reliable, well-made, and easy-to-play instruments to foster their love for music and encourage their development. Taking design cues from Yamaha’s professional-grade instruments, the Yamaha Standard Series sets a new quality benchmark for entry-level brass and woodwinds. Treat your budding musician to a Yamaha Standard Series instrument and start their musical journey off on the right foot!





Yamaha YOB-241 Student Oboe Features:


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


Matte ABS resin body and bell provides the look and sound of wood with enhanced durability


Simplified conservatory key system with semiautomatic octave keys


Equipped with a fixed thumb rest


Trill keys: C#-D#; F#-G#; A#-B; B-C#; C-D


Includes Yamaha OBC-240II hardshell case


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