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Reed Monkey English Horn Reeds

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Reed Monkey Handmade English Horn Reeds- Concert Ready. Accessible. Longer Lasting.

Reed Monkey English Horn Reeds are beautifully crafted and concert ready.  They are made with with Glotin medium strength cane in a size that generally achieves a finished reed with a somewhat bigger than average aperture. Designed for a darker tone color with extra projection.  They are made through a nuanced process that supports the optimum function of the four pillars of the reed: stability, pitch, tone and response.  Crafted with an American long scrape with the same attention to detail as my oboe reeds. Recommended for EH professionals, doublers and adult amateurs. 

Construction/Scrape

  • Cane: Glotin (red thread) medium 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 concert standards.  Only reeds that meet or exceed these standards will be shipped.
  • Tested in two rooms with and without carpet on a Moennig 180D English horn.
  • Individual results vary.
  • Reed prep instructions are included.
  • Reeds are guaranteed against cracks and leaks that impact play. They are otherwise not returnable. 
  • Covid sanitized.  Players are still advised to sanitize reeds on arrival.

Reed Monkey Handmade English Horn Reeds- Concert Ready. Accessible. Longer Lasting.

Reed Monkey English Horn Reeds are beautifully crafted and concert ready.  They are made with with Glotin medium strength cane in a size that generally achieves a finished reed with a somewhat bigger than average aperture. Designed for a darker tone color with extra projection.  They are made through a nuanced process that supports the optimum function of the four pillars of the reed: stability, pitch, tone and response.  Crafted with an American long scrape with the same attention to detail as my oboe reeds. Recommended for EH professionals, doublers and adult amateurs. 

Construction/Scrape

  • Cane: Glotin (red thread) medium 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 concert standards.  Only reeds that meet or exceed these standards will be shipped.
  • Tested in two rooms with and without carpet on a Moennig 180D English horn.
  • Individual results vary.
  • Reed prep instructions are included.
  • Reeds are guaranteed against cracks and leaks that impact play. They are otherwise not returnable. 
  • Covid sanitized.  Players are still advised to sanitize reeds on arrival.