Yamaha YOB-441IIAT Intermediate Oboe
- Intermediate oboe, second generation
- All-plastic ABS resin upper and lower joints
- 3rd-octave key and low Bb resonance key
- Modified conservatory key system
- Metal tenon joints and a new bell design
- 4.1 pounds, 14.85 inches long
Updated 3 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A durable plastic oboe for a player stepping up from a student horn. The listing copy names the YOB-441AT, so confirm the exact model before ordering.
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ASIN: B0B61SKX48Model: YOB-441IIATCategory: Oboes
Overview
Stepping up from a student instrument, a player gets joints made entirely from ABS resin, which avoids the cracking worries of wood. Upgraded keywork, metal tenon joints and a reworked bell design set this second-generation model apart from the original.
Plastic joints make the oboe tough for daily practice and travel, and the added keys open up more fingering choices. The copy describes tone as clear and rich, but it gives no reed, case or accessory details.
Who it's for
Band and school students moving past a first instrument, or players who practice in rooms with swings in humidity, get a sturdy option here. Advanced oboists after a wooden tone character should look at wood models.
Pros and cons
- All-plastic joints resist wood cracking
- Third-octave and low Bb resonance keys
- Metal tenon joints
- Modified conservatory key system
- Listing copy names a slightly different model
- Reed and case not listed
- Plastic body, not a wooden oboe
Performance notes
Resin joints hold their bore shape through temperature and humidity changes, which supports steady intonation. The reworked bell and bore are described as improving clarity, and the extra keys ease fingering in the upper and lower registers.
Specifications
| Model | YOB-441IIAT |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight | 4.1 pounds |
| Dimensions | 14.85 x 9.15 x 4.35 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Material Type | ABS resin, plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Oboe |
| Other details | |
| Sound Profile | Clear, rich tone |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Key system | Modified conservatory |
| Extra keys | 3rd-octave key, low Bb resonance key |
| Tenon joints | Metal |
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Frequently asked questions
Which key system does the Yamaha YOB-441IIAT use?
The listing describes a modified conservatory key system, which lets a player start exploring new fingering techniques.
Is the YOB-441IIAT the same as the YOB-441AT?
The title says YOB-441IIAT while the description talks about the YOB-441AT as a second-generation model. Check with the seller that the listed oboe is the one you want.
Does the oboe come with a case or reeds?
The included components list only the oboe itself.