Yamaha yob-441MT duet 2022

New versatile "American" style oboes for comfortable playing
Yamaha has renewed its "441" series with additional keys and functions to increase comfort in performance. Additional playability improvements come from the new all-cork pads and strap ring. Get versatility to match your needs with the new YOB-441MT.

New Features

Newly designed bell with a resonance key
The bell bore has been redesigned to improve the intonation of the middle range. In addition, the Low-Bb resonance key improves the intonation of the low-Bb.

Low B-C# trill key
Easily perform a low B-C# trill just by opening and pressing down the B key while holding the C# key.

All cork pads reduce pad noise.

Strap ring
The thumbrest has a strap ring. Using a strap improves playability by reducing pressure on the right-hand thumb which can put extra on the shoulder and the neck.

Easy assembly reduces the risk of instrument damage
When assembling wooden instruments, extra care is needed between the upper and lower joints as too much pressure can cause damage. By reinforcing the sections with a metal tenon and receiver, it is easier to assemble the instrument.

Duet+ Upper Joint - Insert molding improves durability and resonance of wooden bodies
Using patented technology, the injection-molded inner bore is designed to resist cracking while stabilizing the bore for improved consistency and durability. The upper joint is drilled slightly larger around the bore and toneholes. Thermoplastic ABS resin is injected into the cavity, forming an ideal inner bore. It preserves as much as 90% of the wooden material, and its appearance looks the same as conventional all-wooden models.

Resin-molded toneholes
Upper joint toneholes (except for the octave vents) are molded simultaneously with the resin bore.

Specifications
Level: Intermediate
Key: C
System: Modified Conservatoire
Bore Style: American
A Left-hand F key; Forked F resonance key; Low Bb Key
Trill Keys: C#-D#; F#-G#; A#-B; Ab-Bb; B-C#; Left C-D; Right C-D; Low B-C# 
Key Post: Silver plated
Mechanical Features: Low-Bb resonance vent 
Thumb Rest: Fixed, with strap ring 
Pads: All cork 
Upper Body Material: Grenadilla Duet+ (ABS resin lined) with metal tenon joint ring 
Lower Body Material: Grenadilla with metal tenon joint ring/receiver 
Bell Material: Genadilla with metal receiver 
Keys: Silver-plated nickel silver