Handwerkskunst trifft auf nicht alltäglichen Instrumentenbau, was die Oboen von Howarth London doch deutlich teurer macht als die Exponate einiger Konkurrenten. Business Insider war mal da und hat sich angesehen, warum dem so ist.
A specialized woodwind with a wistful yet powerful tone, the oboe is one of the most expensive instruments you can buy. Professional-grade oboes can sell for almost $14,000. That’s more than four times the price of some professional flutes. So, what goes into making oboes? And why are they so expensive?