oboes and English horns

hand made craftmanship

The Oboes and English horns of the Laubin workshop have been played in major symphony orchestras, on studio recordings, and in concert settings large and small for over 65 years. We are proud to continue this tradition of hand-craftsmanship and attention to detail. We welcome you to play one of our instruments, and discover for yourself why we are known throughout the world for our unsurpassed quality, legendary reliability, and beautiful sound.

WE are LAUBIN

Laubin oboes are truly handmade.  Every part of the key mechanism is essentially custom fit to the body of the instrument.  The wood is aged for at least ten years, exposed to the outside air, so that it will be ready to endure both outdoor summer concerts and drafty orchestra pits. 

The keys are heavily silver-plated and hand-burnished for beauty and durability.  A synthetic liner in the upper joint helps to prevent cracking and extend the life of the oboe. The bore, undercutting, and tone-hole placement have been perfected over eight decades.  We worry about all the little details so that you don’t have to; instead, you can focus on making music.

NEW INSTruments

Laubin oboes are truly handmade.  Every part of the key mechanism is essentially custom-fit to the body of the instrument.  The wood is aged for at least ten years, exposed to the outside air, so that it will be ready to endure both outdoor summer concerts and drafty orchestra pits. 

USED INSTRUMENTS

Laubin Consignment Program for Used Instruments

One of the services we provide is our consignment program for used instruments. 

Send us your used instrument and we will sell it for you with our Laubin One Year Warranty!