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Why Oboes Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider
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2022Oct 1
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? Editor's Note: The voice over at 0:21 states that a Howarth oboe is "more than four times the price of a high-end flute". This is an inaccuracy; prices of professional flutes vary widely. MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Chiso Kimonos Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider    • Why Chiso Kimonos Are So Expensive | ...   Why Honma Golf Clubs Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider    • Why Honma Golf Clubs Are So Expensive...   Why South Sea Pearls Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider    • Why South Sea Pearls Are So Expensive...   ------------------------------------------------------ #Oboes #SoExpensive #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.com Subscribe:    / businessinsider   BI on Facebook: https://read.bi/2xOcEcj BI on Instagram: https://read.bi/2Q2D29T BI on Twitter: https://read.bi/2xCnzGF BI on Snapchat:   / 5319643143   Boot Camp on Snapchat:   / 3383377771   Why Oboes Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider

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