This product is currently unavailable for delivery to your country
Key Features
- Offers improved airflow with teacher-informed design
- Delivers stable tone with resin-lined African blackwood body
- Provides smoother octave shifts for early technical control
- Protects against cracking with hybrid bore structure
- Supports confident progress with easy low-register response
Buffet BC4131 Prodige Oboe, with Thumbplate System Overview
The Buffet BC4131 Prodige Oboe is made for learners who prefer the British thumbplate system. It blends beginner-friendly playability with professional-grade tone and materials, using input from music educators and Buffet’s own oboists. The hybrid construction features a grenadilla wood body with a resin-lined bore, helping to reduce the risk of cracks while keeping the warm, responsive sound of traditional wood. From the very first notes, the instrument supports smoother transitions between registers and more reliable control over the low range. Whether in school ensembles or private lessons, the BC4131 gives players the tools to build strong fundamentals with ease.
Product Ref: 89211
Full Description
View Full DescriptionBuilt around the thumbplate system
This version of the Prodige oboe is designed specifically for players who train using the British thumbplate system. The layout supports ergonomic movement for the right thumb and offers a logical transition path for learners continuing with this key system as they progress to more advanced instruments.
Consistent sound, even at low notes
Many beginners struggle with uneven tones in the lower register. The BC4131 helps overcome this early hurdle with improved acoustic design and airflow control. The result is a more balanced sound across the range—ideal for building confidence and tone control from the start.
Hybrid construction for durability
The bore of the instrument is resin-lined to help prevent the cracking that’s common in all-wood models. But the external body is still crafted from African blackwood, which gives the instrument its rich, focused tone. This approach delivers both stability and sonic warmth—ideal for the demands of early learning.
Helps new players progress faster
Buffet worked closely with educators to create an oboe that responds well to a learner’s breath and embouchure. Smooth octave transitions, predictable resistance, and a steady tone make it easier to focus on phrasing, intonation, and musicality—supporting faster and more confident development.
Specifications
- Model: Prodige
- Key: C
- Keywork: Semi-automatic, simplified, thumbplate system, 2 octaves, silver, fixed thumb rest
- Pitch: 440/442 Hz
- Body: Grenadilla, resin
- Pads: GT, cork
- Product Code: BC4131-2-0
| Reviews of our service
View all