The Buffet Prestige Oboe Semi Automatic is ideal for the professional musician requiring a long-lasting instrument. The Grenadilla wood body produces warm tones with dynamic expression that reacts to your specific style. The Prestige oboe features waterproof cork and GT pads which are durable and create a tight seal around the tone holes. The semi-automatic mechanism and silver-plated keys provide a professional look as well as keeping the Prestige oboe sustainable over time. Similar to other oboes from Buffet the Prestige includes a Buffet Crampon reed case Buffet Crampon pull-through and a leather-bound wooden case. Prestige Oboe The Prestige series is the result of Buffet collaborating with a group international soloists from renowned orchestras. This collaboration has led to improved ergonomics and acoustics over previous models. The Prestige oboe has a semiautomatic mechanism and has a very open yet firm sound that can be played in a variety of musical environments. Whether you are performing chamber music orchestral repertoire or simply as a soloist the dynamic ease and tone of the Buffet Prestige will blend in with any musical setting. Top Quality Mechanisms With any Buffet oboe you are purchasing one of the most refined instruments on the market. The stainless steel rods and pivot screws are silver plated to provide strength durability and a stylish look. The silver-plated nickel silver keywork gives a smoother finish and longer lasting playability. The waterproof GT pads meet undercut tone holes to create a fantastic seal and a sound that is full of tone. After all this the instrument is adjusted and tuned to precise measurements by expert technicians before it leaves the factory. The Prestige oboe features C# trill key double D trill key left-hand F lever a Philadelphia system and a low B/C# trill key. Buffet Crampon Since 1825 Buffet has developed around the recognition of its instrument manufacture. The guarantee of such quality is the charm to a players heart and as all products are made in either France or Germany workshops this quality is continuously reliable. All workers start as apprentices to learn everything they need to from highly skilled craftspeople however the most important skills are dedication passion and patience. Since birth almost every Buffet instrument has been continuously tested and developed. Listening to their players needs Buffet has adapted their instruments to cope with modern instrumental demands. SpecificationsPitch: 440/443Hz Body: Grenadilla Bore: Poly-Cylindrical Conservatory System Style: French Conservatoire: Semi-Automatic Keys: Silver-Plated Pads: GT and Natural Cork Included Accessories: Buffet Crampon Reed Case Buffet Crampon Pull-Through Leather Bound Wooden Case