The Gold Standard for Oboe Look, Tone, and Feel
The Leblanc LOB511S Serenade advanced oboe is an outstanding instrument for experienced oboists of all ages. Available for order through Sweetwater, the Serenade is equipped with features that support serious players as they enter college, perform in community ensembles, and more. The Serenade features a grenadilla body that’s meticulously crafted using Leblanc’s multi-stage aging and machining process. It’s also outfitted with a modified conservatory key system, which incorporates a low Bb and a left-hand F to give players access to the oboe’s full scale. Altogether, these impeccable details culminate in a value-packed oboe that’s elegant, responsive, and fit to handle a wide range of repertoire and musical applications. Take the next step in your musical journey with the Leblanc LOB511S Serenade advanced oboe!
Leblanc: crafting high-quality student instruments
In 1905, Georges Leblanc purchased Ets. D. Noblet, an instrument maker that had helped put France at the center of woodwind manufacturing by producing impeccable instruments for the French court. Georges and his son Leon, an accomplished clarinetist, merged old-world craftsmanship with scientific advances in acoustic design and manufacturing to produce a line of clarinets with remarkable playability and consistency. Leblanc launched Leblanc USA in 1946 with the assistance of Vito Pascucci, who had earned a reputation as a skilled instrument repairman for the Glenn Miller band. While Leblanc France focused on creating professional-level instruments, Leblanc USA turned its attention to crafting high-quality student instruments, which were released under the Vito imprint in 1960. Currently, as a part of Conn-Selmer’s stunning roster of brands, Leblanc continues to produce student instruments that are distinguished by a high level of playability and robust feature sets.
Leblanc LOB511S Serenade Features:
- An intermediate oboe for advanced players of all ages
- Pitched in the key of C
- Made with an aged grenadilla wood body, barrel, and bell
- Modified conservatory system includes a full scale with a low Bb and left-hand F
- Durable, power-forged keywork with heavy silver plating
- Adjustable thumb rest
- Undercut tone holes, cork pads, and blued steel springs provide reliable action
- Includes a French-style case
