Noblet wood Oboe conservatory serial # 3505 I just finished a restoration of this fine Oboe it now has new Bladder pads, the instrument was completely disassembled and restored the wood has been oil treated with my custom bore oil, all the keys were cleaned and polished. After I resembled this oboe I play tested and made intonation adjustments it now plays excellent with a very nice tone and a very even intonation and is ready to sing for its next owner This oboe has never cracked !! .
My name is Skip hoitt Owner of Hoittoboes
I am an oboist and have been playing since 1975.
I restored woodwind instruments specializing in Oboe repair and English horn restoration.
I have worked on almost every brand of oboe there is from the student Bundy to top of the line Loree and Laubin oboes.
I have been repairing Oboes since 1978 full time since 2009.
I have been selling restored oboes for over 20 years.
I also make great reeds try them, you'll like them