USED Oboes and Cor Anglais
All Instruments have been tested, checked and have a full 6 month repair warranty. Each listing has comments on the instrument, history and condition. Ask now about your 5 day trial. Contact info@oboecentral.com.au
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Professional Oboes - as at November/December 2023
T.Ward (Australia) $3,850 A late model Tony Ward Australia Oboe. Special commissioned Oboe at the time by the Army Band, very little use. 3rd Octave, Left F Open D. Full overhaul and check. This is the for runner to the AW Imperial Oboe. Square wooden box case made in Australia.
Rigoutat “Classic” (France) Professional Model – $7,750 - A true “under the bed” professional oboe find. Was purchased by a student and played very lightly for a short period and then under the bed for almost 20 years. No cracks and the darkest Rigoutat sound ever ! Full stripped, polished and rebuild. Available for Testing now !
Howarth S5 EX (UK) Professional Model – $7,850 - This looks like a transition professional model to the XL version, with EX on the Bell. Solid intonation and very stable overall sound. Early 2000’s model that has had only medium use. In the workshop for a full strip and rebuild to get back to its former professional standard. No cracks or issues, in aftermarket case. Reserve your test of this instrument to be first out of the Workshop. Original Howarth Case no Cover.
Marigaux 901 (France) Professional Model - $8,450.00 A great example of 901, plays very well, with impeccable intonation. Older Single Marigaux Case and no cover, played by a student and fully stripped, re-padded and restored.
Rigoutat “Classic” (France) Professional Model – $8,950 - This oboe was hand selected for the IDRS 2004 in Australia, then used as a demo only and sold by Oboe Central in 2015 to its first owner. Used by a student it has been in the workshop and come back as a real fine example of this "master" period for Phillipe Rigoutat. No cracks and that beautiful Rigoutat sound Available for Testing now !
Yamaha 831 (Japan) Professional Model - “As New” (Used Demo Model) $8,650 (New $11,000)Oboe in 100% playing condition as New. This instrument is the original 831 series I Oboe and was a Demo instrument. Around 10years old this oboe Still needs to be played in, has had less than a few hours of playing in its life. Single Yamaha Case no cover.
Marigaux 901 (France) Professional Model – $13,850 - 38,000 Series+ built 2014. This Oboe is “As New” never played for than a few hours. Still needs to be broken-in! Fully professional set up and 100%. Get buy for a near new 901 for a great price ! Just out of the workshop, reserve your test !
Marigaux 901 (France) SYNTHETIC HEAD JOINT - Professional Model – $3,350 - Fits on 901 models up to 41,000 Series, Intonation is great, and sounds like a real wooden top joint. Perfect for Outdoros or Pit work with your instrument.
Student Oboes - as at November/December 2023
Buffet 4062 "Prodige" Student Model (Germany) $4,950 – GREAT CONDITONFully checked oboe, This is the newest model of the Buffet advanced Student series made in Germany. Closed D with a good working 3rd Octave. Beginner to around grade 7+ level. New in Uatsralai this is now a $6,500 in stores.
Other Instruments - as at November/December 2023
Patricola (Italy) S6 Cor Anglais - $9,450 (New $12,450)- “Low Bb Cor Anglais”This is a hand selected Profession model from Patricola It is under 4 years old and in top condition, with special Bb extension and B/Bb articulation. A great price for a professional Cor Anglais. - SOLD
CLARINET– BUFFET FESTIVAL Professional Pair Bb/A - $10,350This is a great buy for the well advanced clarinet player. The Bb has had some use and a small wear mark on the register key, everything else is like new, full repad. The A clarinet has had next to no use and is “Like” New. With 3 Barrels including a Chadash Bb, with very nice Buffet Double Case and Cover. - Tell your Clarinet friends about this one !