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Up for sale is an exceptional, highly collectible historical reproduction of a Baroque Oboe by the revered late British woodwind maker, James Armitage. Armitage instruments are legendary in the early music community for their meticulous historical voicing, acoustic resonance, and premium woodturning. Hand-built in limited numbers, they rarely appear on the secondary market. This instrument is an ideal choice for period-instrument ensembles, conservatory students, or modern orchestral oboists expanding into historical performance.

Instrument Details & Construction:

• Maker: James Armitage (Authentic oval maker's marks are crisply stamped across the wood joints).

• Model: 3-Section Baroque Oboe layout, measuring approximately 54cm long.

• Material: Premium turned wood with a gorgeous deep finish, classic profile beadwork, and traditional brass keys. 

• Tuning: True A=415 Hz historical pitch configuration.

Condition Report:

• The wood body sections are in beautiful condition, exhibiting a well-preserved, smooth finish.

• The tenon joints retain their structural thread/cork wrapping and piece together securely. 

• The stamped oval maker's marks remain fully legible across the distinct body sections as documented in the close-up macro photographs.

• The instrument is clean and structurally solid.

What’s Included in This Complete Package:

• James Armitage Baroque Oboe (Upper joint, lower joint, and stamped bell section).

• Premium Custom Wooden Hard Case: A robust, beautiful custom wooden storage box featuring a vibrant blue plush velvet lining designed to cradle each wood section perfectly, preventing friction during transit.

• Specialized Baroque Reeds & Accessories: Includes a dedicated protective storage box containing a selection of wide-blade Baroque double-reeds complete with their individual plastic protective travel tubes. Having these specialized reeds included saves a massive amount of setup time and immediate expense for the buyer.

This is a phenomenal, performance-ready package. Skip the multi-year waiting lists for custom instrument commissions and own a premium historical oboe immediately, so don't miss out!

This item is being sold as-is as pictured with no returns, so please take a look at the photos carefully as they are part of the description. Please ask any questions before purchasing as there are no returns or refunds for this auction! By bidding on this item, you agree to the terms and conditions of this auction. Buyers are expected to pay within 2 days of winning the auction.  I will pack/ship promptly upon receiving the cleared payment and will provide the tracking number. Shipping worldwide - buyers are responsible for paying any potential tariff, duty charges, or any other associated import fees.

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