Yamaha YOB841 “Amercian Style” Oboe

The Choice of the Masters

The YOB-841 features an ‘open’ bore configuration optimized to match ‘American’ style reeds. This inner bore shape is complemented by tapered tone-holes with conical undercutting for a dark silky tone with a focused center. This model was developed in close cooperation with the principal oboists of some of America’s top orchestras. Third octave key and king-rosewood body are available on request.

Handworked keys

Skilled artisans braze and adjust all keys on Yamaha oboes by hand to optimize the balance of each individual instrument

Newly designed, highly polished bore

Excellent intonation, tonal balance, and resistance

Hand-tapered, undercut tone holes

Precise, even intonation and response

Nickel-silver bell ring

Increases effective density of the bell for improved response and tone

Philadelphia D key

An extra screw that permits fine adjustments to the high D for improved tone and tuning

YOB841 Specifications

• Conservatory semi-auto system
• Americanbore style
• Auxiliary Keys: Left-hand F key; Fork F resonance key; ‘Philadelphia D key’
• Trill keys: Low B-C#, low C-Db, C#-D#, D#-E, F#-G#, G#-A, Ab-Bb, A#-B, B-C#, left C-D, rightC-D
• Undercut with conical uppercuts tone hole
• 19 cork and 3 leather
• Grenadilla body
• Silver-plated keys
• Case: included

< Lead-Free Solder >

Yamaha products are made using lead-free solder. After years of study, Yamaha has discovered a new solder which is not only better for the environment but actually adds harmonic breadth to the sound. new refinements include point key arms contributing to elegant visual appeal.