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Best Student Oboe Reeds To Sound Better And Learn Faster - Handmade From Scratch

First Chair Student Oboe Reeds are handmade from scratch with a flexible hybrid scrape. Custom hand scraping between 70 and 100% of the finished reed os based on what the reed needs to sound its best while minimizing certain risks of making them light enough for students. They have a beautiful tone, a supple response and are well balanced for pitch and stability. Their design helps them sound better without a fully functioning embouchure and support system.  Recommended for for players with at least 6-8  months of experience who want to sound their best while learning their ABC's of music. Private study with a professional oboe teacher is recommended.

Construction/Scrape:

  • Cane: Medium regular density oboe cane that promotes best results (Rouche or Magic Reed Oboe Cane with substitutions at reed maker discretion). Staple: Reed maker choice of high quality natural cork staple.  Shape:Lucarelli or similar. Blank Length: 72.5-73 mm. Finished Reed Length: 69.75-70 mm.

  • Signature American long scrape.  70-100% hand scraped. Moderately defined tip. Heart .40-.42 in thickness.  Moderate windows, defined heart/back with catch. Moderate spine, modified at base of reed to reduce internal dimensions and bring up pitch. Student level response. Every reed gets dozens of micro adjustments and quality tests prior to certification and shipment. 

Finishing Touches:

  • Tested in two rooms replicating the embouchure of the player I expect to purchase it, not necessarily my own.  
  • Reed prep instructions are included.
  • Light application of Vaseline to moisturize cork. 
  • Covid sanitized. 
  • Reeds are guaranteed against cracks and leaks or other defects with a refund or replace remedy.  They are otherwise not returnable.

          Best Student Oboe Reeds To Sound Better And Learn Faster - Handmade From Scratch

          First Chair Student Oboe Reeds are handmade from scratch with a flexible hybrid scrape. Custom hand scraping between 70 and 100% of the finished reed os based on what the reed needs to sound its best while minimizing certain risks of making them light enough for students. They have a beautiful tone, a supple response and are well balanced for pitch and stability. Their design helps them sound better without a fully functioning embouchure and support system.  Recommended for for players with at least 6-8  months of experience who want to sound their best while learning their ABC's of music. Private study with a professional oboe teacher is recommended.

          Construction/Scrape:

          • Cane: Medium regular density oboe cane that promotes best results (Rouche or Magic Reed Oboe Cane with substitutions at reed maker discretion). Staple: Reed maker choice of high quality natural cork staple.  Shape:Lucarelli or similar. Blank Length: 72.5-73 mm. Finished Reed Length: 69.75-70 mm.

          • Signature American long scrape.  70-100% hand scraped. Moderately defined tip. Heart .40-.42 in thickness.  Moderate windows, defined heart/back with catch. Moderate spine, modified at base of reed to reduce internal dimensions and bring up pitch. Student level response. Every reed gets dozens of micro adjustments and quality tests prior to certification and shipment. 

          Finishing Touches:

          • Tested in two rooms replicating the embouchure of the player I expect to purchase it, not necessarily my own.  
          • Reed prep instructions are included.
          • Light application of Vaseline to moisturize cork. 
          • Covid sanitized. 
          • Reeds are guaranteed against cracks and leaks or other defects with a refund or replace remedy.  They are otherwise not returnable.