BUFFET Virtuose Oboe

Pitch: 440/443 Hz. 

Body: Grenadilla (Dalbergia Melanoxylon) specifically treated to avoid cracks, Green LinE inserts (Dalbergia Melanoxylon composite) in the crack-sensitive areas until g#, resized upper joint to play with both hands on the same body until low d fingering (patent pending), 2 key-free, interchangeable Grenadilla (Dalbergia Melanoxylon) bells for two different playing sensations. 

French conservatory system, 3 octave keys, semi-automatic, natural medium C finger plate (patent pending), indexed ferrule and inlayed magnets to connect upper and lower joints (patent pending), higly reliable, silver plated

Tenons: Caps, metal-lined. 

Rings: Black tip. 

System: Conservatoire. 

Octave keys: 3, semi-automatic, left hand F lever. 

Keywork finish: Silver-plated nickel silver. 

Keywork and mecanic: Highly reliable. 

Thumb rest: Adjustable. 

Pads: Cork/GT (bottom notes). 

Includes: One-piece silk swab. Absorbent, quick to dry and adapted to the virtuose’s bore, leather reed case (fits 3 reeds), cork grease, screwdriver, humidifier,pouch for the 2nd bell. 

Wood covered case in black leather with thin leather handle, new: suspended instrument to maintain adjustment, premium velvet inner lining with a silk ribbon and silver embroidered logo, case cover made of genuine leather with a white fleece lining. 

Virtuose is the result of Buffet Crampon’s 190 years of craftmanship and constant search for innovation, an exceptional instrument which combines the best of tradition and technology.

The craftsmen and engineers worked side by side with the world’s best oboe players to completely redesign the bore and tone holes, bringing you the best of Buffet Crampon’s acoustics and intonation.