Author: JRC
Date: 2013-08-12 10:39
It would be an accident if a reed made by someone other than you would fit you perfectly. You must finish the reeds to suit you. At least, that is what I found and it seem logical. Because everyone has different physical conditions, instrument, weather...
I found that it is more difficult to buy American style (long scrape) reeds and make it fit me for some reason. It has been much easier to buy "German" style reeds and turn them into long scrape reeds, or short scrape reeds (European style) either it is German or French.
Quality of all "professional" reeds are not consistently good. I buy from China (K-Ge), Korea (On-Line Oboe), and Europe (Cowdy and lots more at Howarth). I found that I had to pay around $25-$35 per reed to get a decent quality cane, staple, and overall workmanship. I could make every one of them comes out decent. Cheaper variety (whatever they are called either professional or special or or something) have been like buying a lottery ticket. Most of them simply could not be made to work. If they did, i would be after too much work on my part.
I hope this helps.
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