Oboe Shaper Tips
| Type |
Description |
Stock Sizes |
Imperial |
Metric |
| Joshua |
Currently our narrowest shape. The sides are virtually parallel
at the top. |
Joshua |
.271" |
6.87mm |
| Joshua +2 |
.273" |
6.92mm |
| Joshua +4 |
.275" |
6.97mm |
| Samson |
The throat and belly are similar to the Joshua, but the chimney
is flared very slightly. |
Samson +1 |
.273" |
6.92mm |
| Samson +3 |
.275" |
6.97mm |
Sara |
Has the same throat as Joshua, but with the belly and chimney
are taken in slightly. |
Sara |
.273" |
6.93mm |
| Sara +2 |
.275" |
6.98mm |
Caleb |
Has slightly bigger throat and belly than the Joshua +4. This
is currently our most "rectangular" looking tip. |
Caleb |
.273" |
6.92mm |
| Caleb -1 |
.272" |
6.89mm |
| Caleb -2 |
.271" |
6.87mm |
| Caleb +2 |
.275" |
6.97mm |
Ruth |
Our copy of a famous tip designed by Mr. Jerry Kaplan of Chicago,
which he has approved. |
Ruth |
.275" |
6.97mm |
| Ruth -2 |
.273" |
6.93mm |
| Special orders are also available. |
