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Author: JRJINSA
Date: 2006-11-10 15:55
Oboe buds:
Please check this out:
http://www.nielsen-woodwinds.com/pc-4983-138-oboe-reed-making-kit-large.aspx
I am going to attempt to learn reed making. Do you think this is a good place to start? I intend on purchasing this kit as well as the Jay Light Reed Making Book and submerging myself.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Jay
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-11-10 21:05
You can't go wrong - everyone has to start somewhere. But you might want a better knife and plastic plaques later on when you get accustomed.
Years ago I bought the Howarth kits for both cor and oboe which is a good way to get to grips with making reeds.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Oboehotty
Date: 2006-11-11 00:42
I use Nielsen knives exclusively. I have tried Landwells, Philadelphia, herder, you name it. I always come back to the Nielsen knives -- they hold an edge for a long time, are easy to sharpen, and are just all around great knives. And, they are relatively inexpensive as opposed to Landwells which I beleive are upwards of 60-70 bucks these days.
Definately a good choice -- I play professionally and make reeds for many people and students. You cannot go wrong with these knives. Great investment! Two of my knives I have owned for 3-4 years. Go for it!
Shawn
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Author: cjwright
Date: 2006-11-12 11:19
If I recall correctly, Nielsen knives are just Rigotti blades stuck in a typical Hardware store handle.
I love Rigotti double beveled knives for my initial scrape, and then a nice herder knife, such as the albion Forrests offers. I also use a knife I got from Weber Reeds. A decent knife should run $30-$40 bucks, and although you can spend a whole lot more, I've never found it necessary. I've owned landwells, (medium and hard), but didn't get any better an edge than my albion. I also owned a Charles knife which is a nice piece of steel, but a bit pricey.
Finally, I would strongly recommend David Weber's The Reedmaker's Manual. It's a very comprehensive reedmaking book. His reeds are fantastic.
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