- An expensive professional oboe could cost nearly $14,000.
- The complexity of keywork can be reflected in the price of an oboe.
- The African blackwood, a rare wood that is used as a base for oboes in many cases, is at risk of being endangered.
The oboe can be described as a woodwind instrument that has a unique tone but is very expensive. Oboes that are professional-grade can go for nearly $14,000. This is more than four times as much as professional flutes. What makes oboes so hard to make? Why are they so expensive?
