What are some compact and portable oboe options for travel?
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RDG Woodwinds Slim Oboe Case Protec Micro (listed)
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£45.51 ≈ | Protec | Micro Zip (Oboe) | ABS plastic (outer), injected foam interior covered in velvet | — | — | — |
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A very compact, slim Protec Micro Zip double oboe case sold by RDG Woodwinds; outer shell is ABS plastic with injected foam and velvet lining, dimensions ~12.5 H x 7.5 W x 2.5 D in, designed to be lightweight and travel-friendly. Fits most oboes except some wider models and includes a narrow, taller profile compared to typical slim French oboe cases. ★ Ideal forIdeal for travel because its small dimensions (12.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 in) and lightweight ABS shell provide a compact, portable protective case for most oboes.
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Marcus Bonna MB Compact Oboe Case (Model MB)
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£130.59 ≈ | Marcus Bonna | MB Compact | nylon (outer) and foam (inner) | — | — | — |
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Compact, lightweight oboe case with foam interior and nylon exterior designed to fit standard oboes; removable/moveable foam inserts allow adjustment and a small internal accessory space. Suits players who need a minimal, backpack-friendly case without external pockets or heavy hardware. ★ Ideal forGood for travel because its compact dimensions (32 cm height, 18 cm width, 8 cm depth) and light weight (~600 g) fit inside a backpack and protect a standard oboe. |
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Marcus Bonna Compact Oboe Case MB (black)
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£130.59 ≈ | — | — | nylon | — | — | — |
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A lightweight, compact single-oboe case with foam interior and removable inserts to fit standard oboes; made in nylon with a small internal accessory space and designed for backpack transport. It minimizes contact with keys via floating supports and is available in black. ★ Ideal forGood for travel because it is compact (approx. 32 cm x 18 cm x 8 cm), lightweight (~600 g), and fits inside a backpack. |
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Marigaux M2 (noted as incompatible with some micro cases but listed as compact piccolo/oboe option)
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£11018.78 ≈ | Marigaux | M2 | grenadilla (wood) with optional phenolic resin head-joint | — | — | — |
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Professional conservatory-system oboe with silver-plated keys, semi-automatic octave, interchangeable head-joints (grenadilla and phenolic resin) for tuning and climate resilience; redesigned one-piece main body (top and bottom fused) for improved intonation and ergonomics. Suited to professional players seeking a versatile, durable oboe with customizable head-joint options. ★ Ideal forGood for compact/portable travel options because it offers interchangeable extra-short head-joints and a streamlined fused-body design that reduces component count and fits a dedicated BAM high-tech case.
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MB Cases Case for 1 Oboe model MB Compact
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£130.59 ≈ | Marcus Bonna | MB Compact | Nylon | — | — | — |
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A compact, lightweight oboe case designed to fit one oboe with bells attached; available in many exterior colors and optional leather finishes, with an external pocket and backpack straps on some variants. It prioritizes portability and protection for single oboes on short trips or daily transport. ★ Ideal forSuitable for travel because it is a compact, lightweight single-oboe case (fits one oboe with bell attached) and comes with backpack straps for easy carry. |
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Protec Micro Zip Case for Oboe
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£66.41 ≈ | — | — | ABS shell with velvet lining | — | — | — |
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A compact, hard-shell oboe case with a lightweight ABS scratch-resistant exterior and soft velvet interior lining designed to protect oboes while fitting inside larger bags. Its micro profile and zip closure make it suited for players seeking a low-profile, protective travel option. Sold new through specialist musical instrument retailers. ★ Ideal forSuitable for travel because its micro-sized ABS shell and slim profile allow it to slip into a backpack or carry bag while still providing shock protection.
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Yamaha YOB-241 Standard Oboe (compact case outfit)
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£2628.96 ≈ | Yamaha | YOB-241 Standard | ABS Resin | — | — | — |
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The YOB-241 is a standard-level ABS resin student oboe with silver-plated nickel-silver keys, a simplified conservatoire key system, and semiautomatic octave keys. It includes a YAC OBC-240II hard-shell compact case and is built for durability and consistent intonation for beginners and advancing students. ★ Ideal forSuitable for travel because it ships with the YAC OBC-240II compact hard-shell case and uses durable ABS resin construction for resistance to humidity and impact.
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