Superior Professional Oboe Reeds. Made With Premium M-MH Regular-Higher Density Cane. Robust, Dark Tone Quality.
Moon River Professional Oboe Reeds -handmade from scratch to sound best. Reeds are highly expressive and have nice projection for a concert hall. Made with my best M-MH regular to higher density oboe cane from our premium inventory. Paired with Chiarugi 47 mm 2+ size staples. Aperture size is average. Designed for advanced to expert players with well developed production systems.
Professional/Elite Model. I have merged Professional and Elite models into one professional grade. Extra nuance and quality sort.
Construction/Scrape:
Oboe Cane: Cane is drawn from premium cane inventories. Cane strength is medium-medium hard. Diameters are 10.5-11 with extra sort for somewhat larger size apertures within the batch. Gouge: Kunibert gouge @.60/.45 (small adjustments for cane density and seasonality). Shape: Mack++ or similar.
Staple: Professional Chiarugi staple 47mm 2+
Blank Tie Length: 72 - 72.5 mm.
Finished Reed Length: @ 69.5-70 mm.
Signature American long scrape. Customized scrape. Moderately defined tip. Heart 43-.44 in thickness. Moderate windows, defined heart/back with catch. Moderate spine. Professional to elite professional function.
Finishing Touches:
- First Draw Cane- Currently Marion 10.5-11.
- Dozens of micro adjustments prior to certification and ship.
- Cane is hand tied on staple for mount with precision alignment not possible with machine.
- Tested on my choice of Loree or Howarth XL Oboe. Let me know if you have a preference.
- Reed prep instructions are included.
- Side view for illustrative purposes only.
- Light application of Vaseline to moisturize cork.
- Players encouraged to sanitize reeds upon arrival.
- Reeds are guaranteed against cracks and leaks that impact play with a refund or replace remedy. Otherwise, not returnable.
- Individual results vary.
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