Moon River Intermediate Oboe Reeds

Specialized  Intermediate-Advanced Level Handmade Oboe Reeds.  46 mm Staple Helps Raise Pitch. Magic Reed Oboe Cane.

Moon River Pre-Professional Oboe Reeds are handmade from scratch. Made with Magic Reed oboe cane in a medium  strength. Paired with a 46 mm Chiarugi Staple to help the reed sit up in pitch. Designed for advanced players (high school, conservatory and adult amateurs) with the embouchure and production system to handle a little extra resistance..

Construction/Scrape:

• Cane: Options in the regular density/10.5-11 diameter range.  Kunibert gouge @.60/.45. 10.5 diameter cane. Staple: Professional Chiarugi staple 46mm #2 or 2+ at reed maker discretion.  Shape: Lucarelli or similar. Blank Tie Length: 72-72.5 mm. Finished Reed Length: @ 69 mm.

• Signature American long scrape.  Medium strength. 70-100% hand scraped based on what is called for based on cane and other conditions to play best. Moderate + tip definition. 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. Professional level response. Every reed gets dozens of micro adjustments and quality tests prior to certification and shipment.  Available with a hybrid scrape that produced beautiful reeds with extra dimension and tonal consistency.

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.

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