What Is An Oboe?

My Selmer oboe has this written on it: B 49856. I want to know what kind of oboe it is. Someone is interested in borrowing it for her son if it is not a 'student oboe'. How the heck would I know? My husband bought it for me because I used to play the...

Alright so im in middle school and i play clarinet and violin but i want to play oboe cuz its realy pretty sound! I wanna try something new i will be the only oboe player in my band class =) Is it hard to play? What do i need to play it? Is it high maintenance...

I want to get the fox 333 protege oboe, but we can only afford the Yamaha 241 oboe. I know I should get an oboe with left hand f and b flat, but I can't. What should I do?

I'm doing a project in one of my classes about the oboe and question #10 ask What is some useless information about the oboe and I was just wondering if you could help me out?

I'm in high school and have finally grown tired of spending $30.00 on a single reed. I want to learn how to make my own oboe reeds...what site has the best oboe reed making kit? WITH cane, knife, maybe staples...all the necessities. Any sites...even...

Neither my wife or I are musical, but she is showing some promise with the oboe. She likes challenges, but dislikes compitition. That's why she chose the oboe. She seems to be concerned that compitition will increase in the next few years. Also, she...

I've been looking everywhere after i rented an oboe, but I can't find anything. Also, any good websites for tips on the oboe?

I have been playing clarinet for 4 years now, and i am looking to take up a new instyrment. What do you recommend??? What is oboe like, how does it work? is it high? hard to learn? what are the benefits?? i expecially want to know all of the above on...

I am thinking about selling my oboe because I don't play it anymore and haven't played in years. If I were to post it on craigslist or bay what would be a decent asking price for it? It has a new soft case and fairly new corks and pad and what not.