Professional Quality. Concert Ready.
Origin English Horn Reeds are professional quality and designed for a rich, dark tone with extra projection. They are well structured and made with my choice of Victoria or Glotin EH cane (M-MH strength). Apertures are a little larger than average giving them extra longevity. Balanced for stability, pitch, tone and response. Crafted with an American long scrape, and with the same attention to detail as my oboe reeds. Recommended for EH professionals, doublers and adult amateurs.
Construction/Scrape
- Cane: My choice of Victoria (variegated thread) or Glotin (red thread) medium-medium hard strength English horn cane in 12-12.5 diameter.
- Shape: Giacobassi shape. 27 mm
- Staple: Chiarugi 27 mm brass staples.
- Tie length: 59 mm and finished length is 55-56. This is a little shorter than some of the competitors, but I need the flexibility to manage pitch.
- Scrape: American scrape with defined heart and tip. Multiple scrape and drying cycles. The tip is generally moderate in length and has a moderate to somewhat larger aperture. The rest is up to what is required by the individual characteristics of the cane in pursuit of the four pillars described above.
Finishing Touches:
- Each English horn reed is finished to my own concert standards.
- Dozens of micro adjustments prior to certification.
- Tested on a Moennig Diamante 180D English horn.
- Individual results vary.
- Reed prep instructions are included.
- Guaranteed for leaks and cracks that affect play. Otherwise, reeds are not returnable.
- Players are advised to sanitize reeds on arrival.
Subscriptions Available. Enroll in package of three reeds per month and receive extra reed in final shipment cycle.