A specialized woodwind with a wistful yet powerful tone, the oboe is one of the most expensive instruments you can buy. Professional-grade oboes can sell for almost $14,000. That's more than four times the price of some professional flutes. So, what goes into making oboes? And why are they so expensive? Editor's Note: The voice over at 0:21 states that a Howarth oboe is "more than four times the price of a high-end flute". This is an inaccuracy; prices of professional flutes vary widely. MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Chiso Kimonos Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3xOKlvlkHY Why Honma Golf Clubs Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSMT5eZv7lA Why South Sea Pearls Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-DEq8E-2nQ ------------------------------------------------------ #Oboes #SoExpensive #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.com/ Subscribe: null BI on Facebook: https://read.bi/2xOcEcj BI on Instagram: https://read.bi/2Q2D29T BI on Twitter: https://read.bi/2xCnzGF BI on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Boot Camp on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Boot_Camp/3383377771 Why Oboes Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider