Academy Oboe Reed by Crook & Staple

The Academy Oboe Reeds by Crook & Staple have been my daughter's favourite reeds since her 4th year learning oboe. She is now at her 9th year.

As an adult getting back into oboe after a 23 year hiatus, it was great to find an Australian company making good quality reeds. Easy to deal with and great customer service

Well-made reed

This is a good Reed. Although recommended by my daughters oboe teacher she later advised that it was too hard she has had to scrape it two or three times already.

My daughter in jr. high is getting great sound from the reeds we've purchased. The wire helps her control the sound. When the wire eventually moves after playing for some time, she uses plastic wrap to keep it in place. It requires weekly adjustment after that. Very happy.

Reed was stable and even through the scale! Had to clip it a bit to build in resistance and scrape to darken the sound a little bit, but the stability in the scale and especially the responsiveness in the low register are excellent!

This reed plays very nicely and has a more refined tone than some reeds I have played. It took a long time to “break in” which is why I have awarded four rather than five stars. I was a beginner this time last year and I would have struggled with this Reed.

We've tried a few different reeds now & keep coming back to the academy reed. Good for high & low registers.

Great service, good quality!

Good, prompt service, and reeds that play nicely straight from the box!

This was my first 'trial' order suggested by my teacher (Laura Ashton). Delivery was notified with an e-mail and arrived promptly, and had been packed securely with care. The reed opening and scrape suits my embouchure perfectly and the tone is beautiful. I will be reordering soon! Thank you! Ray Beecher

My daughter's oboe teacher said the last read we ordered was quite good. We will order more.

Prompt delivery, helpful website advice and reviews. So far my daughter seems pleased with her reeds, so fingers crossed!

Product is as advertised. Very satisfied. —a repeat customer

Excellent quality reed just a little hard for me at the moment.

Recently bought on recommendation, my daughter is very happy with the reed.
I was also very impressed with excellent quick delivery and service received from crook and staple staff . Thank you

The reeds have a good tone and are easy to play. Fantastic for my grade 4 student - thank you!

I am very happy with this reed. Responds well in all registers. The timbre is nice - not too bright, quite mellow.
Medium strength is a bit soft for me, but overally it is perfect reed for an amateur player and for students. For sure I will buy it again.

Lovely reeds..easy to play and good tone. Thank you

I don't buy reeds very often, but have always found C&S quick and reliable. Theses are slightly different reeds from the ones I've had before but are performing well. Will definitely use again.

Usually purchase the Winfield but tried this for a change - very impressed with the tone as well as ease of breaking in. Working at grade 6 level. Will be purchasing next time.

Lovely reeds and prompt delivery. Thank you.

Great reeds as usual. Play resposively almost immediately. Many thanks. Rosemary

Blows well despite a little crack on the bark.

I've been trying out a few different reeds on advice from my teacher. Tried different varieties and finally stumbled on these! These reeds are great for me, and no scraping required! I have an improved tone and my playing has changed overnight! Thank you for the reeds, I shall be purchasing more.