A long-established student model oboe, the Howarth S10 is recommended by leading teachers and chosen by education authorities and music services throughout the UK. This instrument has a lightweight design for ease of handling and closer finger spacing for smaller hands.

• African blackwood body.
• Thumb-plate system with single action octaves.
• Closed hole model with covered holes.
• Left-hand C/D trill key.
• Forked F venting mechanism.
• Low C to B link.
• Nickel silver keywork which is silver plated.
• Supplied with quality case and mops.

A professional model oboe can weigh up to 0.72 kg, the Howarth S10 weighs only 0.54 kg. The popularity of the oboe has increased dramatically in recent years and we have found that students are starting at younger ages than ever before. In order to help younger players, the S10 is an all covered hole model.