Since 1989, F.Lorée offers a masterpiece, the Royal AK, which combines musicality, reliability and beauty. Special attention is paid to the selection of the wood, and only the pieces with the most beautiful aspects are used for its manufacturing. This instrument appeals to those looking for a darker and rounder tone given by thicker wood.“cR+3” Full conservatory plateau systemGrenadilla wood – silver-plated keys
All trill keys – 3rd octave key
Forked F resonance key
Left hand F key
Low B flat resonance keySpecial features of the Royal AK Oboe:Adjustable thumb rest to improve natural positioning of the hand and comfort
Tenons with dual metal reinforcement to prevent wobbling joints
Adjustment screw to regulate the height of the medium C key to nuance the color and intonation of the note AK Bore: Many people remember the oboes Lorée made in the late 1930s as some of their finest. In the late 1980s Lorée began making their AK bore to emulate those oboes. It is called the AK bore because the serial numbers of those oboes began with “AK”. This model is also available in full automatic system. Additional options: High D facilitator Gold-plated keys Synthetic material (top joint only) English thumb plate