First Chair Intermediate Oboe Reeds: Handmade

Best Quality Oboe Reeds- Intermediate To Advanced. Premium M-MH/Regular Density Oboe Cane.  All-Weather.

First Chair Intermediate Oboe Reeds are handmade from scratch. Designed for players seeking a reed with medium resistance and a beautiful tone. Made with premium sister oboe cane brands from the Frejus region of France (Vic or Rouche). Aperture size is moderate, making reeds more accessible to those without fully developed production systems. Best for for players with at least 18 months experience.

Construction/Scrape:

Oboe Cane:  Cane strength is medium to medium hard with a regular higher density. Diameters are 10.5 and 11 with extra sort for somewhat  larger size apertures within the batch. Gouge: Kunibert gouge @.60/.45 (small adjustments for cane density and  seasonality). Shape: Mack++ or similar.

Staple: Professional Chiarugi staple 47mm 2+. A staple of this quality is rare for an intermediate reed. Save them for future reed making or gift them to your teacher at the end of your reed's lifespan. A $5.00 retail value.

Blank Tie Length: 72 - 72.5 mm.

Finished Reed Length: @ 69.5-70 mm.

Signature American long scrape.  Customized scrape. Moderately defined tip. Heart 40-.42 in thickness.  Moderate windows, defined heart/back with catch. Moderate spine. Professional level response. 

Finishing Touches:  

• Dozens of micro adjustments prior to certification and ship. 
• Cane is hand tied on staple for mount with precision alignment not possible with machine.
• Tested on my choice of Loree or Howarth XL Oboe.
  
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• Reed prep instructions are included. If you are buying for someone else, please make sure that these instructions get to the player.
• Light application of Vaseline to moisturize cork. Covid sanitized (repeat at home).
• Reeds are guaranteed against cracks and leaks that impact play with a refund or replace remedy.  They are otherwise not returnable.  See policy.
• Individual results vary.