Yamaha YOB-432 Oboe

Name: Yamaha YOB-432 Oboe
Brand: Yamaha
Price: 56493 NOK
Availability: BackOrder

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Estimated delivery: 28th - 29th July

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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included

You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. This product is new unless stated and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 5-year warranty as standard.

Once the product is delivered, you'll have 30 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. If you decide it's not suitable, you can return it to us for an exchange or a refund, providing the product is in 'as new' condition and in its original packaging.

We do everything we can to make sure the right item reaches you in perfect condition. If your order arrives damaged, or is incorrect, let us know within 14 days of receiving it and we'll arrange for a free collection.

If your goods develop a fault within the warranty period, we'll quickly repair or replace the item for you. If the fault occurs within the first 180 days of your ownership, we'll collect the goods and deliver them back to you free of charge.

We're unable to accept returns of any custom-made items designed to work together as a unique package. Some items are only eligible for the money-back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging.

For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information page.

If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.

Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee

Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
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- CDs, DVDs and Software

We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.

In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.

When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.

Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe	EU Standard	Gear4music Standard	Gear4music Optional
Return Period	14 days	30 days	up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded?	Yes	Yes	Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded?	Standard costs only	Standard costs only	Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation	No	No	Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

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Key Features

Custom-inspired design delivers precise intonation
Fully automatic octave system supports smoother register transitions
Grenadilla body provides warm tone with detailed musical expression
Ergonomic key layout offers comfortable hand positioning during performance
Durable hinge rod mechanism provides reliable long-term performance

Yamaha YOB-432 Oboe Overview

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The Yamaha YOB-432 Oboe is suited to advancing players refining technique and orchestral performance skills. Based on Yamaha’s Custom series design, it offers a responsive feel with accurate intonation and a broad tonal range for expressive playing. The grenadilla body produces a focused, warm sound, while the European-style bore supports balanced projection across registers.

The fully automatic octave system helps you move smoothly between registers without interrupting your phrasing. Yamaha has also designed the keywork for comfort, making longer rehearsals and performances easier on your hands. Auxiliary features including the 3rd octave key, fork F resonance key, and multiple trill keys give you added flexibility for more advanced repertoire. Durable hinge rod construction on the low C and C# keys helps reduce maintenance concerns, so you can focus more on playing and less on upkeep. Supplied with a case and cover, the YOB-432 is ready for lessons, rehearsals, and performances.

Product Ref: 377973

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Designed for developing performers

The YOB-432 takes inspiration from Yamaha’s Custom oboe range, giving intermediate players access to features normally associated with higher-level instruments. Its simplified conservatoire system offers a practical balance between accessibility and advanced functionality, making it well suited to students progressing through grades, ensemble work, and conservatoire preparation. Accurate intonation helps you blend more naturally in orchestras and chamber groups, while the responsive keywork supports confident articulation. Combined with a rich tonal character, the instrument gives you greater control over phrasing and dynamics as your playing develops.

Comfortable keywork for longer sessions

Yamaha designed the YOB-432 with player comfort in mind. The ergonomic key layout is based on the brand’s Custom series, helping your hands sit more naturally during practice and performance. This can make technical passages feel more manageable, particularly during longer rehearsals where hand fatigue becomes noticeable. The fully automatic octave system also simplifies register changes, allowing smoother transitions without extra finger adjustments. Additionally, the inclusion of specialised keys such as the left-hand F key and fork F resonance key provides extra flexibility when tackling more demanding repertoire.

Built for reliable everyday use

Frequent playing demands dependable construction, and the YOB-432 is designed with durability at its core. Yamaha uses hinge rods rather than pivot screws on the low C and C# keys, helping the mechanism stay stable through regular use while reducing maintenance requirements over time. Silver-plated nickel silver keys offer a solid, responsive feel under your fingers, and the cork and leather pads support consistent sealing. There’s also the option of a thumb-plate key by special order for players who prefer that setup. It’s a practical design suited to busy students and regular performers alike.

Expressive sound with grenadilla construction

The grenadilla body gives the YOB-432 a warm, focused voice with plenty of tonal detail. This dense hardwood is widely used on professional woodwind instruments thanks to its balanced resonance and reliable projection. Paired with the European-style bore, the instrument produces a centred sound that works well in solo settings, wind ensembles, and orchestral sections. Multiple trill keys expand your technical options and help support cleaner execution in fast passages. And with the included case and cover, transporting the oboe between lessons, rehearsals, and performances is straightforward and secure.

Yamaha 5 Year Extended Warranty

As a premium brand, Yamaha are proud to offer a free five-year extended warranty when the purchase of your instrument is registered within six months of purchase. Please visit the Yamaha website for the full terms and conditions and to register your warranty.

3 Months Free Tomplay Premium Subscription

When you register your instrument you can get a three-month premium subscription to Tomplay where you can access over 40,000 scores with backing tracks. You are able to filter by musical style, composer, difficulty and accompaniment type and interact with the scores. The pieces are all recorded by professional musicians and you can control the tempo and even record yourself playing. If you wish, you can also print and annotate your score and create loops to focus on those more difficult passages. For more information, please see the Yamaha/Tomplay website.