Premium Medium Strength/Regular Density Cane To Promote Best Tone, Response And Accessibility.
Reed Monkey Intermediate Oboe Reeds are handmade from scratch. They are designed for optimal playability, warmth and consistency. They are no fuss reeds in a medium strength. They have a round tone and possess the most supple response within my intermediate category. They are less likely to need post ship adjustments than reeds made on harder cane. Aperture size (reed opening) is moderate. These are the best oboe reeds for intermediate players with 12+ months experience. They are recommended as a first upgrade from student model. Other players looking for well priced, high quality oboe reeds with less resistance will also enjoy them.
Construction/Scrape:
Oboe Cane: Cane is drawn from premium Feng cane inventories. Cane was professionally processed and heavily sorted for a true medium strength with regular to higher densities. Diameters are 10.5 and 11 with extra sort for moderate 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.
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. Near to full professional level tone. Intermediate level response.
Finishing Touches:
- Dozens of micro adjustments prior to certification and ship.
- Tested on Howarth XL Oboe.
- Reed prep instructions are included.
- 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.