A well-known woodwind instrument maker can sell professional-grade oboes for almost $14,000. For non-musicians, it seems not ideal. However, understanding the complexity and craftsmanship of producing one might change your mind.
Discussion Questions:
- Professional-grade oboes can sell for almost $14,000. If there were more oboe players, do you believe the price of oboes would increase or decrease? Why or why not?
- Is it difficult to obtain the material for the oboes mentioned? And what impact might this have on Howarth’s production?