Oboe Reeds
A good working reed is essential for consistent, beautiful playing. The store-bought reeds from local music stores are not
adequate, and will often hinder a student’s progress. Below is a list of sources for quality, professional hand-made reeds. Plan ahead and allow for 2-6 weeks for delivery. Prices are current as of Spring 2015
Recommended Reed Sources
Back Bay Reeds
Great English horn reeds! (I have yet to try the oboe reeds, but assume they are great too.)
(prices - oboe reed: $30; English horn reed: $35)
Double or Nothing Reeds
Great prices on all reeds and supplies! Offers discounts for orders of more than four reeds
($21 each, $19 for orders of four or more)
Double Reed Girl
Excellent oboe and English horn reeds! Will make to your specifications. Also supplies cane.
(prices range from $18-28)
Midwest Musical Imports
Based on experience and reviews, I suggest trying one of the following:
(prices range from $25-27)
Reed Pros
The Superior Intermediate Oboe Reeds are consistent and reliable. Here is Wisconsin, I end up scraping quite a bit more
cane off and they work great for my students! Reed pros gives informative descriptions of all their reeds, and I really like
the blog posts and other information for students and parents. Worth checking out!
(prices range from $14-28)
Squirrel Hill Reed Shop
Oboe and English horn reeds, plus cane supplies. Offers discount for bulk orders and school music programs.
(prices - oboe reed: $23; English horn reed: $28)
adequate, and will often hinder a student’s progress. Below is a list of sources for quality, professional hand-made reeds. Plan ahead and allow for 2-6 weeks for delivery. Prices are current as of Spring 2015
Recommended Reed Sources
Back Bay Reeds
Great English horn reeds! (I have yet to try the oboe reeds, but assume they are great too.)
(prices - oboe reed: $30; English horn reed: $35)
Double or Nothing Reeds
Great prices on all reeds and supplies! Offers discounts for orders of more than four reeds
($21 each, $19 for orders of four or more)
Double Reed Girl
Excellent oboe and English horn reeds! Will make to your specifications. Also supplies cane.
(prices range from $18-28)
Midwest Musical Imports
Based on experience and reviews, I suggest trying one of the following:
(prices range from $25-27)
Reed Pros
The Superior Intermediate Oboe Reeds are consistent and reliable. Here is Wisconsin, I end up scraping quite a bit more
cane off and they work great for my students! Reed pros gives informative descriptions of all their reeds, and I really like
the blog posts and other information for students and parents. Worth checking out!
(prices range from $14-28)
Squirrel Hill Reed Shop
Oboe and English horn reeds, plus cane supplies. Offers discount for bulk orders and school music programs.
(prices - oboe reed: $23; English horn reed: $28)
Reed-making kits
These are my current recommendations for students interested in purchasing a beginning reed-making kit. Both kits are offered as a great price and include tool pouches and sharpening stones with the basic reed-making tools. Note: always specify the color of thread when ordering a kit
Double or Nothing Reeds: Oboe Reed Making Kit (scroll down to bottom)
Kit Contains: Knife, Mandrel, Cutting block, C-Clamp, Plaque, Wax, Sharpening Stone, Staples (6), Gouged/Shaped Cane (12), Nylon Thread, Ruler, Razor Blades (5), Storage Pouch
Midwest Musical Imports: MMI Oboe Reed Making Kit
The new MMI oboe reed-making kit comes complete and ready for all levels of oboe reed-making. Comes with - Wilson Single Nylon tool pouch, Rigotti oboe mandrel, Pisoni short blade double-hollow ground knife, medium cutting block, ruler, pointed Rigotti plaque, cake of beeswax, 10 pieces of gouged & shaped Rigotti oboe cane, 5 MMI Artiste oboe staples in brass with natural cork, a 6 x 2 combination sharpening stone, and a double ended, 200 yard spool of FF thread with a color of your choice.
Double or Nothing Reeds: Oboe Reed Making Kit (scroll down to bottom)
Kit Contains: Knife, Mandrel, Cutting block, C-Clamp, Plaque, Wax, Sharpening Stone, Staples (6), Gouged/Shaped Cane (12), Nylon Thread, Ruler, Razor Blades (5), Storage Pouch
- Thread: Hand-dyed Nylon FF Thread
Midwest Musical Imports: MMI Oboe Reed Making Kit
The new MMI oboe reed-making kit comes complete and ready for all levels of oboe reed-making. Comes with - Wilson Single Nylon tool pouch, Rigotti oboe mandrel, Pisoni short blade double-hollow ground knife, medium cutting block, ruler, pointed Rigotti plaque, cake of beeswax, 10 pieces of gouged & shaped Rigotti oboe cane, 5 MMI Artiste oboe staples in brass with natural cork, a 6 x 2 combination sharpening stone, and a double ended, 200 yard spool of FF thread with a color of your choice.
- Thread: Nylon FF Thread
Oboe Supplies and Repair
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Specialized Oboe Vendors
Charles Double Reeds: www.charlesmusic.com Double or Nothing Reeds: www.doubleornothingreeds.com Mark Chudnow Woodwinds: www.mcwoboe.com Midwest Musical Imports: www.mmimports.com Nielsen Woodwinds: www.nielsen-woodwinds.com Oboe Chicago: www.oboechicago.com RDG Woodwinds: www.rdgwoodwinds.com Weber Reeds: www.webreeds.com Double Reed Music TrevCo-Varner Music: www.trevcomusic.com |
Instrument Repair
Local Ward Brodt: www.wardbrodt.com Heid Music: www.heidmusic.com Regional Carlos Coelho (IN): www.carlosoboe.com Midwest Musical Imports (MN): www.mmimports.com Onks Woodwind Specialists (TN): www.onkswoodwindspecialist.com Online adjustment guide John Peterson from RDG Woodwinds: www.oboedr.com |
