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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The Rigoutat Delphine Oboe is a beginner-friendly instrument, highly regarded in conservatories and music schools. Designed for ease of play, it features an ergonomic key layout suited for small hands, making it an excellent choice for students starting their musical journey. The Rigoutat Delphine also features longer spatulas and removed keyholes, making playing simpler for beginners.
Crafted from African grenadilla wood, it produces a rich and warm tone. The simplified conservatoire system, along with semi-automatic octave keys, ensures smooth playability and effortless transitions between registers.
With silver-plated nickel-silver keywork and a combination of cork and leather pads for the low register, the Delphine offers reliable performance for developing musicians.
Product Ref: 326745
The Delphine oboe is made with younger and beginner players in mind. Its lightweight build and ergonomic key placement make it easier for small hands to navigate, reducing strain and allowing for a more comfortable playing experience. This thoughtful design helps students focus on technique without unnecessary difficulty. Each of these Rigoutat Oboes are play tested by musicians in France after production. This ensures that each instrument is made to the highest of quality.
Made from high-quality African grenadilla wood, the Delphine produces a warm, full-bodied tone. This natural material enhances resonance, making it an excellent choice for students who want a professional sound from their first instrument.
The simplified conservatoire system ensures smooth finger placement, making the learning process more intuitive. Semi-automatic octave keys allow for easy transitions between registers, so students can focus on their technique without struggling with difficult mechanics. The low B-flat range and left-hand F key enhance accessibility for developing musicians.
Featuring silver-plated nickel-silver keywork, durable cork and leather pads, and precise engineering, the Delphine oboe is made to last. Whether in lessons, rehearsals, or early performances, this instrument supports students as they progress in their musical journey.
