Reeds and Supplies
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
Bocal Majority
Many options available, including reed bundles. Prices start at $17.50.
Double Reed Girl
Excellent oboe and English horn reeds! Will make to your specifications. Offers gouged and shaped cane as well. Prices range from $18-28.
Jennet Ingle Reeds
Makes excellent, reliable reeds! Will make to your specifications. Also offers cane and some supplies. Prices range from $26-30. (Also check out Jennet's Five Minute Reedmaker videos!)
Midwest Musical Imports
There are many options here, made by various reed-makers. I suggest calling MMI to get help finding the right reed for you. Based on experience and reviews, I recommend trying one of the following. Prices range from $25-27.
Recommended Reed Sources
Bocal Majority
Many options available, including reed bundles. Prices start at $17.50.
Double Reed Girl
Excellent oboe and English horn reeds! Will make to your specifications. Offers gouged and shaped cane as well. Prices range from $18-28.
Jennet Ingle Reeds
Makes excellent, reliable reeds! Will make to your specifications. Also offers cane and some supplies. Prices range from $26-30. (Also check out Jennet's Five Minute Reedmaker videos!)
Midwest Musical Imports
There are many options here, made by various reed-makers. I suggest calling MMI to get help finding the right reed for you. Based on experience and reviews, I recommend trying one of the following. Prices range from $25-27.
Reed-Making Kits
These are my current recommendations for students interested in purchasing a beginning reed-making kit. Remember to specify the color of thread when ordering a kit!
Double or Nothing Reeds
Oboe Reed Making Kit: double hollow ground knife, mandrel, cutting block, C-clamp, plaque, wax, sharpening rod, staples (6), gouged/shaped cane (12), hand-dyed nylon thread, ruler, razor blades (5)
Oboe Mini Reed Making Kit: double hollow ground knife, mandrel, beeswax, thread, 3 staples, crock sticks, plaque, ruler and cutting block
Reed Adjusting Kit: sharpening steel, double hollow ground knife, plaque, cutting block, and metric ruler
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, Chiarugi double-hollow ground knife, medium cutting block, ruler, pointed Rigotti plaque, cake of beeswax, 10 pieces of gouged & shaped Glotin oboe cane, 5 Stevens Brass thinwall #2 oboe staples with natural cork, a 6 x 2 combination sharpening stone, and a double ended, 165 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: double hollow ground knife, mandrel, cutting block, C-clamp, plaque, wax, sharpening rod, staples (6), gouged/shaped cane (12), hand-dyed nylon thread, ruler, razor blades (5)
- Choose thread: Hand-dyed Nylon FF Thread
Oboe Mini Reed Making Kit: double hollow ground knife, mandrel, beeswax, thread, 3 staples, crock sticks, plaque, ruler and cutting block
Reed Adjusting Kit: sharpening steel, double hollow ground knife, plaque, cutting block, and metric ruler
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, Chiarugi double-hollow ground knife, medium cutting block, ruler, pointed Rigotti plaque, cake of beeswax, 10 pieces of gouged & shaped Glotin oboe cane, 5 Stevens Brass thinwall #2 oboe staples with natural cork, a 6 x 2 combination sharpening stone, and a double ended, 165 yard spool of FF thread with a color of your choice.
- Choose thread: LC Double Reed Nylon 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 & Repair
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Specialized Oboe Vendors
Bocal Majority: bocalmajoritystore.com Charles Double Reeds: charlesmusic.com Double or Nothing Reeds: doubleornothingreeds.com Hannah's Oboes: hannahsoboes.com Hodge Products, Inc: hodgeproductsinc.com Mark Chudnow Woodwinds: mcwoboe.com Midwest Musical Imports: mmimports.com Oboe Chicago: oboechicago.com RDG Woodwinds: rdgwoodwinds.com Double Reed Music TrevCo-Varner Music: trevcomusic.com |
Instrument Repair
Local Yahara River Woodwinds: yaharariverwoodwinds.com White House of Music in Waukesha: whitehouseofmusic.com (262) 798-9700 Ward Brodt: wardbrodt.com Heid Music: heidmusic.com Regional Carlos Coelho (IN): carlosoboe.com Midwest Musical Imports (MN): mmimports.com Onks Woodwind Specialists (TN): onksws.com Online adjustment guide John Peterson from RDG Woodwinds: oboedr.com |
