 The Fingering Forum
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Author: musichick
Date: 2003-06-06 00:12
Ok, I know a lot of oboe players will kill me for this one, but here it goes: I can't make my own reeds because I dont have a private teacher, no one to teach me, and im also really busy with stuff. So if I have to buy store made reeds, whats the best type? So far I think gower and selmer arn't bad, and I've heard stuff about "forest." Any information about any types?
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Author: ~*Heather *~
Date: 2003-06-06 00:33
Vandoren Reeds are one of the best to get(except that I dont know if they make Vandoren Oboe reeds though).
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Author: d-oboe
Date: 2003-06-06 04:09
the best oboe reed that I had an experience with, and that my younger friends have had experience with, is Lyric reeds. It must be the type of cane they use. I say this on basis of store bought reeds: I would really work on finding a reputable source to handmake them, even if it isn't a private teacher. Handmade reeds usually have better stability, a better crow, and obviously a better tone. Once in a while they are usually more in tune.
D-oboe
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Author: oboist
Date: 2003-06-08 01:27
I also don't have a private teacher and buy store-bought reeds. I have found that Jones reeds work the best. Their website is www.jonesdoublereed.com You can also get professionally handmade reeds from Forrests Music. They have a website also, it is www.forrestmusic.com
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Author: oboe
Date: 2003-06-08 03:32
I also think that Jones are good reeds. Those are the best reeds I've used. And I've had some pretty bad ones! But Jones' reeds seem to be the best I have found besides soe that my tutor made for me. I know that Rico reeds aren't good though. I hope you find one that fits your taste.
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Author: Lee
Date: 2003-06-11 00:13
However, most all store bought reeds have too much cane in certain places (Especially near the tip on the sides). Even if you don't have a teacher and you don't know how to make a complete reed, learning how to scrape off some cane to perfect a store bought reed is probably a good idea.
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