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Re: Oboe Reeds, which are the best? Problems with flat reeds >>>

Author: ohsuzan
Date: 2005-07-04 20:06

Ashley --

I'm just thinking that you might want to start buying better reeds to start with. All the reeds you mention are "machine made", mass-production products. How about getting your reeds from a shop that specializes in oboes (such as Charles Double Reed <http://www.charlesmusic.com/>, or Nielsen's <http://www.nielsen-woodwinds.com/>, or Forrest's <http://www.forrestsmusic.com/>, to name just three -- there are many more stores like this, and they are available online).

I get my reeds from Kerry Willingham <http://www.reedmaker.com>. Pay attention to his guarantee -- he really means it.

If you can use Ebay, there are some good reedmakers selling there, including:

Charles Double Reed -- usually has a "three-fer" auction (three reeds for whatever the bid price is -- usually quite reasonable)

oboereed1109 (Kathy DiCola) sells very good reeds on Ebay

Andrea Hall will also make you some nice reeds. <http://stores.ebay.com/Hall-Double-Reed_W0QQssPageNameZviQ3asibQ3astoreviewQQtZkm>

You might also take a look at Patty Mitchell's site <http://www.oboeinsight.com/>
for all sorts of information about oboes and oboe playing. She's a player and teacher, and will respond to your questions/comments. She also has a great list of reed sources.

If your reeds are too open, you can pinch them down (carefully!) and they will often perform well.

If a reed is flat, you can always clip the tip at little.

Do check out the reed makers I listed! You can end up paying more for bad reeds than you do for good ones.

Susan K.

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