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: $23 each, $21 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.
Obonik
I have not tried these personally, but have heard good things from other oboists in Wisconsin! Prices range from $20-25.
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. Prices range from $18-28.
Recommended Reed Sources
Double or Nothing Reeds
Great prices on all reeds and supplies! Prices: $23 each, $21 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.
Obonik
I have not tried these personally, but have heard good things from other oboists in Wisconsin! Prices range from $20-25.
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. Prices range from $18-28.
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: remember to 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, beeswax, sharpening rod, 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, beeswax, sharpening rod, staples (6), gouged/shaped cane (12), nylon thread, ruler, razor blades (5), storage pouch
- Choose 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.
- Choose 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.onksws.com Online adjustment guide John Peterson from RDG Woodwinds: www.oboedr.com |
