Howarth Oboe cocobolo LXV gold keys and additional top joint in cocojazz

Hello, this was my trusty instrument for 12 years, absolutely superb in cocobolo with gold keys, was one of Howarth's best ever instruments:) Weighs a lot less than blackwood- with gorgeous sweet singing power- this oboe #7558 is lined for crack protection, PLUS an additional synthetic top joint in vibrant cocojazz which feels so easy to play. The whole set up has been terrific but I am now changing to another brand and I need to sell it. I've recorded every single one of my albums on this instrument and premiered Judith Weir's Concerto in Australia (audio), and the UK premiere. It's been regularly maintained by Howarth Australian dealers Richard Craig and Jo Bridgman and also by its maker, Mike Dadson in Worthing. Totally top of the range oboe, utterly reliable and in tune. £7,000. I'm in Australia but I also go to UK regularly, eg. Oct, Feb 26.