First built in 1950, the S5 Oboe was our original professional model. It has proved an ever-popular choice for the advanced musician, and has developed over the years to reflect changing tonal styles and requirements. The current S5 is a thick-walled oboe offering you fine tuning and a large, powerful sound. The S5 models remain the benchmark upon which the Howarth reputation for quality has been built. Many of the greatest recordings have been and still are made using instruments from the S5 range. This time-proven range of instruments are admired in oboe sections the world over.