Jupiter 355
A student oboe from Jupiter, a wind-instrument brand launched in 1979/1980 by KHS Musical Instruments (Taiwan) and distributed in the US since 1985 by KHS America, which also distributes Mapex Drums and Altus/Azumi flutes.
A student oboe from Jupiter, a wind-instrument brand launched in 1979/1980 by KHS Musical Instruments (Taiwan) and distributed in the US since 1985 by KHS America, which also distributes Mapex Drums and Altus/Azumi flutes. Suited to beginner-through-early-student oboists, particularly families wanting an established multi-decade brand at a genuine beginner price.
Key specifications
| Manufacturer | Jupiter |
|---|---|
| Product status | Current |
| Body | Dense, wood-like plastic resin |
| Keys | Silver-plated |
| Trill Keys | Left and right hand C/D trill |
| Low Bb Key | Included |
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Backed by an established, multi-decade wind-instrument manufacturer and US distributor rather than a marketplace-only import brand; documented left-and-right-hand C/D trill key and low Bb key at a student price point.
Weaknesses
- No hands-on or independent third-party expert playability assessment was located for this specific model in this research pass.
Playability and construction
Not assessed hands-on — this review is based on specification and market analysis (see the badge above), so no subjective playing-feel claim (response, intonation tendencies, resistance) is made here. See the Verdict below for what this assessment is and isn't.
Construction
Dense, wood-like plastic resin body with silver-plated keys.
Competing models
Verdict
A student oboe from Jupiter, a wind-instrument brand launched in 1979/1980 by KHS Musical Instruments (Taiwan) and distributed in the US since 1985 by KHS America, which also distributes Mapex Drums and Altus/Azumi flutes. Suited to beginner-through-early-student oboists, particularly families wanting an established multi-decade brand at a genuine beginner price.
Where to buy
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