Fox-Laubin Oboe

Description

The Fox-Laubin oboe is the result of a collaborative effort by two of the world’s most respected instrument makers. This new oboe features Fox’s well-known reliable mechanics and Laubin’s legendary dark sound. Manufactured in South Whitley, IN and tuned in Peekskill, NY, the Fox-Laubin oboe represents the best qualities of American oboe manufacturing.

Standard Features

 

  • Grenadilla body
  • Heavy silver plating throughout
  • Laubin tone-hole positions, bore and under-cutting
  • Padded to Laubin specifications
  • Inspected and play-tested by Laubin
  • Professional-quality French-style case and cover
  • One year repair warranty

 

 

Standard Keywork

  • Full conservatory key system, including third octave key and low B♭ vent
  • Left hand F key, F resonance mechanism
  • F♯ key tab, B tab
  • Articulated C♯ mechanism
  • A♭-B♭ trill key with A height adjustment
  • G♯-A trill key
  • Low C-C♯trill key
  • Assembly key C-D and B-C♯trills
  • Low B♭ key with resonance vent
  • Split D ring mechanism

Accessories

  • Hand-made French style professional case
  • Fox-Laubin case cover
  • Three-reed case with reed
  • Silk swab, turkey feather, and cork grease
  • Grenadilla tenon cork caps
  • Screwdriver
  • Fully Automatic Octave Key System
  • Philadelphia high D key
  • B-D Link