Conn Grenadilla Wood Full Conservatory Oboe Vintage 1960

This is a beautiful vintage C.G. Conn Grenadilla Wood Oboe, manufactured in 1960 at the Conn factory in Elkhart, Indiana, featuring the genuine gold "Choice of the Artists" marching band medallion.

Specifications:

• Brand: C.G. Conn (Elkhart, Ind.)
• Year of Manufacture: 1960 (Serial Number: 600324504L)
• Model: 8Q (Simplified Conservatory System)
• Body Material: Genuine Grenadilla Wood (African Blackwood)
• Keywork: Nickel-Plated
• Pitch: Low Pitch (A=440Hz, denoted by the "L" stamp) — perfectly compatible with modern school bands, orchestras, and ensembles.
• The serial number is 600324504L.

• Wood: The premium grenadilla wood body is in solid structural condition. I don't see any cracks or splits in the wood. The cork is intact, but original (so old).
• Keys & Mechanisms: The nickel-plated keywork is intact and moves freely with one key that broke off and is included (shown in photos).
• Playability: Honestly, I know nothing about oboes, so I cannot assess its playability. It has been in a closet (always in a temperature-controlled setting) for most of its life and has not been used in 50+ years. This oboe is being sold as-is. Because it has been safely stored away for years, it will likely require a standard check-up, adjustment, or partial/full repadding by a woodwind technician to ensure airtight sealing and optimal playability.

Although I don't know about oboes, I can see that this is a piece of mid-century American craftsmanship. Perfect for a collector, vintage instrument enthusiast, or an advancing student looking for the rich, warm tone of a real wooden oboe. Includes original hard case, which shows wear and is missing one handle but is functionally intact. Please review all photos carefully and feel free to reach out with any questions! I uploaded the maximum number of photos, so let me know if you want to see anything that isn't included.