Howarth Oboes

Howarth of London produces its instruments in dedicated workshops in Worthing, West Sussex, where advanced CNC machining is used to create precision components that are then hand-assembled by highly skilled technicians. Their professional range has been developed in collaboration with eminent Oboists and includes the XL, XM, and LXV models, each designed to meet differing stylistic and technical demands. Crafted from carefully selected grenadilla, cocobolo and mopane, these instruments offer distinct tonal characteristics, from dark and powerful to warm and richly expressive. With features such as metal-lined sockets, sleeved tenons, and finely finished silver-plated keywork, Howarth Oboes deliver durability, responsive action, and a flexible tonal palette, making them a preferred choice for leading orchestral and solo performers worldwide.

Alongside their professional instruments, Howarth of London produces a comprehensive student range widely regarded as among the finest available worldwide. This includes the Junior Oboe, specifically designed for younger beginners and crafted from grenadilla to offer an accessible introduction with a professional foundation, followed by the S10 and S20 models which support progression through increasingly advanced keywork and performance capability. The range continues with the S40, a graduate model featuring a dual-system mechanism and many attributes of a professional instrument in a lighter design.  The semi-professional HL model bridges the gap between Howarth student and professional Oboes, and delivers the tonal richness and responsiveness of a professional oboe at a highly competitive price. Together, these instruments provide a clear and carefully structured pathway for developing players, from first studies through to pre-professional performance.