Origin Oboe Reeds - Handmade To Sound Best. Medium-MH/Dense Cane. Beefy Response. Expressive. Nuanced. For Advanced Intermediates To Professionals.

Origin Handmade Oboe Reeds (formerly Magic Reed brand) is the cornerstone of our oboe reed category which includes six unique brands. I use Marion (2017) and Alliaud (2019/2022) tube cane in the 10.5-11 diameter range. Most reed makers do not use cane of this quality, density and harder strength because it is expensive and more difficult to work with.  I do so because they enable me to achieve some of my boldest, and most nuanced, results. Chiarugi #2 47 mm staples are used to promote a blended tone and lovely focus. Reeds feature my signature American long scrape with a construction that is designed for a more robust/meaty response with a medium aperture size. They with a great capacity for tonal complexity and musical expression. Stronger embouchures and support systems are recommended to fully take advantage of their extra structure. Intermediate reeds are sorted for somewhat smaller apertures. Individual results vary.

Available in Intermediate, Professional, Elite and Custom grades. Reed Makers Choice and English Horn Reeds also included on this page. Click here to begin your exploration of all of our brands and models.