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Forrests Music Inc

1849 University Ave.

Berkeley, CA 94703

USA

email: sales@forrestsmusic.com

phone: 510-845-7178 800-322-6263

facebook: https://facebook.com/ForrestsMusic

instagram: http://instagram.com/forrestsmusicberkeley

Store hours:

Mon-Fri 10:00AM - 5:30PM PST

Sat: 10:00AM - 5:00PM PST

Sun: Closed

It is 1:02 PM on Friday September 26th, 2025. We are open.

Closed for New Year's day, Martin Luther King day, President's day, Memorial day, Independence day, Labor day, Thankgiving, Christmas, & Inventory

We offer financing through United Midwest Savings Bank for instrument purchases.

$1,500.00 to $20,000.00
6 to 60 month term
Easy online process
Contact us by email (sales@forrestsmusic.com) or telephone (800-322-6263) for instructions.

Howarth Oboes

Model S20C

An intermediate model ideal for serious players with smaller hands because of its light weight, covered keys, full grenadilla body, and excellent sound and tuning.

Conservatory System
Seasoned Grenadilla wood body
Synthetic lined top joint to prevent cracking
Covered holes, silver plated keys
Semi-Automatic Octaves
3rd Octave Key
C-D Trill Key (X 2)
C-C# Trill Key
Left-hand F Key
Forked F vent
Low Bb vent
Articulated C#
Additional Adjusting Screws, including top C# & F#-G# link
Supplied with quality protective case and cover, with accessories.

Model S40C

An intermediate model ideal for more advanced players. It includes many essential features found on a professional oboes, including a full grenadilla body, and excellent sound and tuning.

Conservatory System
Seasoned Grenadilla wood body
Synthetic lined top joint to prevent cracking
Silver plated keys
Semi-Automatic Octaves
3rd Octave Key
C-D Trill Key (X 2)
C-C# Trill Key
Left-hand F Key
Forked F vent
Low Bb vent
Articulated C#
Ab-Bb and Ab-A Trill Mechanisms
Auxiliary C
Additional Adjusting Screws
Supplied with quality protective case and cover, with accessories.

Model S50C

An advanced intermediate model with professional sound and mechanism.

Conservatory System
Seasoned Grenadilla wood body
Synthetic lined top joint to prevent cracking
Silver plated keys
Semi-Automatic Octaves
3rd Octave Key
C-D Trill Key (X 2)
C-C# Trill Key
Left-hand F Key
Forked F vent
Low Bb vent
Articulated C#
Ab-Bb and Ab-A Trill Mechanisms
Auxiliary C
Split Ring third finger right hand, facilitating E-Eb Trill
Additional Adjusting Screws
Supplied in quality protective case and case cover, with accessories.

Model S40C

Most new and used instruments in stock are available for a one week trial (within the United States, subject to conditions).
Please call Forrests at 800-322-6263 to arrange a trial.

Please call us at 800-322-6263 for current instrument prices and availability.