First Chair Professional Oboe Reed

First Chair Professional Oboe Reeds- Free Blowing Model

Summary:

• First Chair Professional Oboe Reeds are handmade from scratch. They feature a slimline construction designed to help players sound their best with somewhat less effort. The have a beautiful tone, a supple response and are well balanced for pitch and stability.
• I draw from my Frejus Oboe Cane inventory with distinctive tonal attributes and an exceptional capacity for the specific results I seek for this brand.
• Reeds are made with an American long scrape. 
• Every reed receives dozens of micro adjustments and quality tests prior to shipment. My goal is always to meet/exceed my strict quality standards for every reed I make- without compromise.
• Consult the Collections Page for construction details.

Experience Level:

• Designed for high school, college and adult amateurs with 4+ years experience seeking a great reed that features a smaller aperture and lighter scrape to achieve a less strenuous playing experience.

Finishing Touches:

• No two reeds are ever exactly the same, and in multiple reed orders one will always be best.  
• Tested in two rooms with and without carpet on a Loree 125 oboe.  When I test reeds, I try to replicate the embouchure of the player I expect to purchase it, not my own.  If it is not a fit, I start over.
• 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.