The student oboe reeds are expertly crafted to offer durability and ease of play, making them ideal for beginners and intermediate players who are developing their technique. For the seasoned musician, professional oboe reeds are meticulously hand-finished to provide exceptional responsiveness, tonal richness, and precision, meeting the exacting standards of advanced players and performers. Each reed is carefully tested to ensure it meets our high quality benchmarks, ensuring you have the best possible tool for your musical expression.
Guide to Oboe Reeds
Student Reeds
They are designed to be more forgiving and easier to play,require less air pressure and embouchure control, making it easier for beginners to produce a sound. They have a slightly higher resistance to help students develop proper air support and strength gradually.
RED OBOE REED
This reed is hand-finished, and is our most popular beginner reed. The response is easy, pitch is consistent, and tone is very consistent.
BLACK OBOE REED
This reed is hand-finished, suitable for beginning and intermediate players. It has smooth response, stable pitch, and a very agreeable sound.
PURPLE OBOE REED
This is a hand-finished American scrape reed, suitable for beginning and intermediate players. It has a mellow sound, solid intonation, and is easy to play.
BROWN OBOE REED
This is a hand-finished American scrape reed, suitable for intermediate and advanced students. It speaks easily, and has a pleasant timbre and good intonation.
GREEN OBOE REED
This is a hand-finished American scrape reed, appropriate for intermediate and advanced students. It features a lovely tone, fine intonation, and excellent response.
BLUE OBOE REED
This is a hand-made American scrape reed suitable for advanced students. It has very consistent response, a sweet and resonant tone, and very dependable intonation.
Professional Reeds
Refined craftmanship meticulously fine-tuned to achieve optimal performance. These reeds offer greater responsiveness, allowing for a wider dynamic range and more subtle control over tone and articulation which is crucial for advanced techniques and expressive playing.
WHITE OBOE REED
This is a professional hand-made American scrape reed with a blended scrape that gives a smooth, honey tone. The intonation is very consistent, and the response is very reliable.
LIGHT GREEN OBOE REED
This is a professional hand-made American scrape with a long tip, which allows for exceptional response. The blended scrape gives an exquisite velvety sound, and the pitch is very stable.
GOLD OBOE REED
This is a professional hand-made American scrape reed. The heart and windows are well-defined, creating a superb tone, excellent pitch stability in all registers, and dependable response.
AQUA OBOE REED
This is a professional hand-made American scrape reed, with an extremely smooth blend between all the sections. It produces a smooth, sweet sound, is very reliable with the pitch, and speaks effortlessly every time.
MULTI OBOE REED
This is a professional hand-made American scrape reed, with a springy heart for flexibility, and a contoured tip. It features a vibrant, resonant tone, and a stable pitch with outstanding response in all registers.
BLUE OBOE REED
This is a professional hand-made American scrape reed, with a nice opening and an expertly contoured tip, producing a superb sound with a complex, rich tone. This reed has great response and very reliable intonation.
GRAY OBOE REED
This is a professional hand-made American scrape Lucarelli-style reed, with clearly defined sections. This reed has a dark, woody tone, and is very flexible, with outstanding response and consistent pitch.