Professional Oboe Reeds: Handmade To Sound Best 

   Most Choices In Structure/Function For Full Musical Expression. Designed For Advanced To Expert Players.

We feature five Professional Oboe Reeds models that are handmade from scratch. Differentiated by cane strength/density, staple choices, and targeted functional outcomes. Cane is in the 10.5-11 cane diameter range and in medium to medium hard strengths.  Precision draws based on seasonal requirements. Reeds are described in relative terms to one another and are generally beefier than others on the  market. Balanced for response, tone and pitch for optimal musical expression.  Recommended for advanced students, adult amateurs and professionals with well developed production skills. Individual results may vary.  Scroll down to go directly to product selection.

NAVIGATION INSIGHTS

Origin- Cane-Marion (M-MH/D) or Alliaud (MH/D); Staple-Chiarugi 47 #2; -Target Tone-Darkest/Expressive; Target Response-Beefy.

Moon River- Cane-Marca (M-MH/D); Staple-Chiarugi 47 mm #2+-Target Tone-Warmer/Dark/Expressive; Target Response-Robust

First Chair- Cane-Vic or Rouche (M-MH/Reg); Staple-Chiarugi 47 mm 2+; Target Tone-Warm/Expressive; Target Response- Responsive

Reed Monkey- Cane- Rigotti (M-MH/Reg); Staple- Chiarugi 47 mm #2; Target Tone- Sweet/Centered; Target Response- Most Responsive

Melody 46- Cane- My choice; Staple- Chiarugi 46 mm; Target Tone-Sweet/Warm, Sits up in pitch; Target Response- Robust-Responsive

Not ready for pro level reeds? Consider our student and intermediate options.