The BUFFET CRAMPON Prodige Oboe models 4030 and 4062 are high-end instruments manufactured in Germany by the renowned French brand BUFFET CRAMPON. These models are particularly favored by amateur musicians and advanced students for their rich and powerful sound, ease of play, and reliability.
The body of the BUFFET CRAMPON Prodige Oboe is crafted from carefully selected grenadilla wood, giving the instrument a warm and rich timbre. The silver keys ensure longevity and an excellent response, while the high-quality leather pads provide a perfect seal for optimal sound projection.
The ergonomic design of the BUFFET CRAMPON Prodige Oboe makes it easy to play, even for beginners. Accurate fingerings and well-positioned keys offer great ease of play and precision, allowing musicians to focus on their musical performance.
The BUFFET CRAMPON Prodige Oboe is also equipped with an enhanced trill mechanism, enabling easy and smooth transitions between notes. This model also features a resonance key for optimal sound projection and a solid silver bell for increased resistance and a clearer tone.
- Grenadilla wood body, resin-lined bore
- Tuning : 440 - 443 Hz
- Body : Grenadilla, resin-lined
- Key system : Full conservatoire
- Octave keys : 3, semi-automatic
- Left F lever
- Trills : C# trill, double D trill
- Low B/C# trill
- G# and Eb : Double
- Bell : Bb with resonance
- Pads : Leather and double bladder
- Black vinyl case, reed box included
Advantages :
Exceptional sound quality: The BUFFET CRAMPON Prodige Oboes 4030 and 4062 deliver an exceptional sound thanks to their grenadilla wood bodies. This premium material allows for a rich and deep sound, as well as great clarity in the upper registers.
Ease of play: Designed for both beginner and advanced musicians, the BUFFET CRAMPON Prodige Oboes 4030 and 4062 are very easy to play due to their precise and ergonomic mechanism. The fingerings are well-positioned, and the keys are easily accessible, offering great ease of play and precision.
Reliability and durability: The BUFFET CRAMPON Prodige Oboes 4030 and 4062 are built to last, crafted with superior quality materials. The high-quality leather pads ensure longevity and an excellent response.
Considerations :
Heavier weight: The BUFFET CRAMPON Prodige Oboes 4030 and 4062 may be slightly heavier than some competing oboes, which could make the instrument less comfortable to hold for extended periods.
Limited tonal range: While the BUFFET CRAMPON Prodige Oboes 4030 and 4062 produce superior sound quality, some musicians may find their tonal range more limited than other high-end instruments.
Higher price: The BUFFET CRAMPON Prodige Oboes 4030 and 4062 are generally more expensive than some of the competing oboes in this range.
