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.
Recommended Reed Sources
Double or Nothing Reeds
Great prices on all reeds and supplies! Prices: $22 each, $20 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 in 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 $18-28.
Singin' Dog Double Reeds
Oboe and English horn reeds, plus other double reed supplies. Prices range from $19-22.
Recommended Reed Sources
Double or Nothing Reeds
Great prices on all reeds and supplies! Prices: $22 each, $20 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 in 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 $18-28.
Singin' Dog Double Reeds
Oboe and English horn reeds, plus other double reed supplies. Prices range from $19-22.
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.
Reed Pros: Single Pocket Reed Making Kit Standard PLUS
Reed Pros has several options available, and I think this is the most economical option for beginning reed makers.
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
Reed Pros: Single Pocket Reed Making Kit Standard PLUS
Reed Pros has several options available, and I think this is the most economical option for beginning reed makers.
Oboe Supplies and Repair
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Specialized Oboe Vendors
Charles Double Reeds: www.charlesmusic.com Double or Nothing Reeds: www.doubleornothingreeds.com Hannah's Oboes: www.hannahsoboes.com Mark Chudnow Woodwinds: www.mcwoboe.com Midwest Musical Imports: www.mmimports.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 White House of Music in Waukesha: www.whitehouseofmusic.com (262) 798-9700 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 |
