【Adjusted】Marigaux 801 NB Oboe Semi-Automatic, Made in France The Marigaux 901, synonymous with the oboe, is a popular and highly regarded instrument among professionals, used in both wind bands and orchestras. The 801 is a model based on the 901's design, with cost reductions in areas such as tone hole processing. It has the NB stamp, indicating it's a model imported by Nonaka Boeki. Considering the current new retail price of the 901 is 1.77 million yen and the next grade down, the 701, is 1 million yen, this instrument is estimated to be equivalent to a new instrument with a retail price of around 1.4 million yen if it were a current model. Marigaux Strasser 801 NB Semi-automatic. Although it's a slightly older instrument, it uses carefully selected, well-dried grenadilla wood compared to current models. The plating has some dullness and some peeling, but it remains relatively clean. This instrument has been adjusted and tuned by a specialist shop prior to listing. Repair Details: Overall adjustment Pad replacement (only where necessary) Joint cork replacement Pitch tuning Improved sound release Octave key cleaning Pad, cork, and spring replacement Play removal Fis Gis cork Suitable for immediate use in orchestras, wind bands, etc. Recommended for a wide range of players, from high-level amateurs to students and adult amateur musicians. Reference New Price: Around 1.4 million yen *Estimated from current lineup specifications as the 801 is discontinued. The plating is clean and the wood has a luster, so I believe it can still be used actively. Perfect for those considering high-end oboes, including the three major French manufacturers Marigaux, Loree, and Rigoutat, as well as Yamaha's custom series. Can be widely used from wind bands to music universities, adult amateur orchestras, and orchestras. Especially recommended for those currently using Yamaha 431 series or Lemaire series and are looking to upgrade or are having trouble matching the tone with the orchestra. Popularity has increased due to the anime broadcasts of "Sound! Euphonium" and "Liz and the Blue Bird." If you want to try a higher-end model from Marigaux, a famous oboe manufacturer synonymous with the instrument, please consider this.