Mönnig 158

Mönnig professional oboe, model 158, soloist model, semi-automatic Conservatoire system, selected grenadilla wood body, silver-plated keywork with gold-plated components, handcrafted in Germany.

The Gebrüder Mönnig workshop is renowned for its traditional craftsmanship and the exceptional quality of its woodwind instruments, designed to meet the demands of professional musicians and soloists.

The Mönnig 158 is an outstanding oboe, distinguished by its excellent intonation stability, powerful projection and rich harmonic spectrum. Its specially designed bore promotes excellent tonal control, even when using relatively light reeds, offering great freedom of expression and a precise response.

Crafted from carefully selected grenadilla wood, the instrument features comprehensive and refined keywork, with a silver-plated mechanism, gold-plated posts and rings, and gold-plated octave keys. Its extensive specification includes double octave keys, a third octave key, numerous trill keys, as well as the specific “Philadelphia” and “Luna” mechanisms, providing exceptional technical versatility.

Designed for discerning oboists, the Mönnig 158 combines traditional German craftsmanship, mechanical precision and outstanding acoustic qualities. An instrument with character, ideal for musicians seeking a rich tone, stable intonation and controlled projection.