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Reed Monkey Student Oboe Reed
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Reed Monkey Student Oboe Reeds

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High Quality Student Oboe Reeds With A Hybrid Scrape. Features A Consistent Look And Feel & Extra Tip Definition. Sold May-September Only.

Reed Monkey Student Oboe Reeds are handmade from scratch and feature a hybrid scrape that is combined with a nuanced hand finish for a great playing experience.  They have the most free-blowing, supple response within the Reed Monkey brand, have a warm tone, and are balanced for pitch. They are also sorted for smaller apertures (reed opening). Recommended for players with at least 6 months months experience who want to develop their sound side-by-side with learning their ABC's of music. Private study with a professional oboe teacher is recommended, but not essential for this model.

 Construction/Scrape:

  • Cane: Magic Reed medium strength/regular density oboe cane at reed maker discretion to promote best results.
  • Staple: Reed maker choice of top quality natural cork staple. 
  • Shape: Mack-Pfeiffer or similar.
  • Blank Length: 72.5-73 mm. 
  • Finished Reed Length: 69.75-70 mm.

Finishing Touches:

  • Every reed receives dozens of micro adjustments prior to shipment based on testing with an embouchure close to what is expected for players at this grade level. 
  • Tested on a Howarth XL
  • Reed prep instructions are included.
  • Light application of Vaseline to moisturize cork. 
  • Covid sanitized. 
  • Guaranteed against cracks and leaks or other defects that cause reed to play under grade.

    High Quality Student Oboe Reeds With A Hybrid Scrape. Features A Consistent Look And Feel & Extra Tip Definition. Sold May-September Only.

    Reed Monkey Student Oboe Reeds are handmade from scratch and feature a hybrid scrape that is combined with a nuanced hand finish for a great playing experience.  They have the most free-blowing, supple response within the Reed Monkey brand, have a warm tone, and are balanced for pitch. They are also sorted for smaller apertures (reed opening). Recommended for players with at least 6 months months experience who want to develop their sound side-by-side with learning their ABC's of music. Private study with a professional oboe teacher is recommended, but not essential for this model.

     Construction/Scrape:

    • Cane: Magic Reed medium strength/regular density oboe cane at reed maker discretion to promote best results.
    • Staple: Reed maker choice of top quality natural cork staple. 
    • Shape: Mack-Pfeiffer or similar.
    • Blank Length: 72.5-73 mm. 
    • Finished Reed Length: 69.75-70 mm.

    Finishing Touches:

    • Every reed receives dozens of micro adjustments prior to shipment based on testing with an embouchure close to what is expected for players at this grade level. 
    • Tested on a Howarth XL
    • Reed prep instructions are included.
    • Light application of Vaseline to moisturize cork. 
    • Covid sanitized. 
    • Guaranteed against cracks and leaks or other defects that cause reed to play under grade.