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Reeds for different makes of Oboes

Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2009-10-18 20:52

Hi,

I like to share some initial observations about making reeds for the Marigaux 901. These comments may or not be applicable as a general rule - however, here I go:

Firstly - I guess this is a continuation of the topic short vs, long tip.

I am finding that a reed the is heavily scraped - short thin tip - thin heart - and back - sings with the instrument. I believe this works - since the Marigaux has sufficient built in resistance to its core sound.

I personally would be very scared to play this reed on my Loree. I would expect it to sound shrill and reedy. However, People who have listened to me play the Marigaux have stated the opposite. I made the mistake - to play the Marigaux for a short piece with our Cantor on a Loree reed. It was a disaster. The reed had too much built in to it - and I could not bend/move the Oboe sound.

So this is a new ball game. In a way it is quite delightful - I can play a flexible reed and not worry about the quality of the tone.

One more thing - What you hear up close when you play the Marigaux - is the reed being very alive - and you may give pause or how it might sound in the audience - however, the sound to the listener is round - focused - and warm. And if you move away from preconceptions - and really make the air move - you can hear the instrument (sound) "ring".

I am still getting comfortable with the ergonomics of the Marigaux. I may consider having the C# key raise.

People who play Laubins, Coveys. and others makes - what are your reed observations - especially - if you play or have also played Loree oboes.

Mark

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