Oboe

C1 C1T

C2+ C2+T C2B

K1 K1 T

K2/4 W2F2F1

model K2/4 / Tiger

The K2/4 oboe is pitched in C with 4 keys (C, Eb, C# top plate, octave key). It has a Viennese

bore to help it speak easily. The fi ngerings are similar to those for recorders or like historical instruments. This instrument is like a classical oboe, and works well for repertoire from the C17/18 and some of the C19. It uses reeds with a longer scrape e.g. Viennese reeds or English

horn reeds.

model K2/2 / Tiger

This model is the economic alternative to the K 2/4 model. It is like the K 2/4, but has only 2 keys (C, Eb).

model W2 / W2 A

The W2 model is a Viennese oboe with a French key system and semi-automatic octaves. The

Viennese bore, Viennese reeds and lightweight wood give it a special character. It is particularly well-suited to Romantic music from the C19.

The W2A model is like the W2 with fully auto-matic octaves.

model F2 A

This model is like the F2 with fully automatic octaves.

model F2

The F2 model is a standard but very light-weight conservatoire system oboe, with a sim-

plifi ed mechanism (without bell key) adapted to suit smaller hands. It has semi-automatic octaves. The advantages are an easy response especially in the low register and a sound that blends well. It is played with standard oboe reeds.

The K1 oboe is pitched in F, with no keys. The fi ngering is similar to the recorder to make it

easier for beginners. It is played with standard soft oboe reeds.

in F with no keys Thess ppitched

model K1 / Tiger

Clarinet

model C2 plus / Tiger

The C2 plus model clarinet is pitched in C with a German-system mechanism adapted for chil-

dren. The easy response, full sound and good tuning across the twelfths make it appealing to players. It comes with a Zinner C mouthpiece and uses a standard Bb reed.

model C1 / Tiger

The C1 model is a clarinet pitched in C (low register) with 3 keys, developed from the cha-

lumeau in C. The fi ngering is similar to the re-corder to make it easier for beginners. It comes with a special mouthpiece for a shortened Bb

reed.

model C2 B / Tiger

The C2 B is like the C2 model with a Boehm system.

The F1 model is an oboe in French conserva-toire system with covered toneholes. The me-

chanic has been reduced to the essentials. Its ex-cellent playing quality in all registers and its very light weight make it the perfect instrument for

beginners.

French conserva-

model F1

model C1 B / Tiger

The C1 B model is like the C 1 with approached Boehm fi ngering