Oboe Reeds
As an oboist reeds dominate your life; determining your sound, ease of response & tuning. This is why we handpick the best reeds for oboe in the UK and even from around the globe for you to play. If you need any help just drop one of our oboe experts a line or glance at our Q&A's at the bottom of this page!
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Oboe Reed Blank by Crook & Staple
In StockOur Oboe Reed Blank is a semi-finished reed for the maker who wants to skip the early stages and put their own scrape on a quality starting point. ...
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Out of Stock, available to backorderBPA Free ~ Dishwasher & Freezer Safe ~ Lid Doubles as Reed Water Cup This 400ml bottle is a great size for carrying to rehearsals - not so ...
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In StockOur Student Oboe Reed is the easy-blowing, durable starter reed designed for beginners through to Grade 2. The medium-soft strength helps young pla...
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Out of Stock, available to backorderOur Intermediate Oboe Reed is the step up from our Student reed, designed for early intermediate players progressing through Grades 2 to 4. Availab...
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In StockOur Winfield Standard Oboe Reed is a versatile mid-range reed available in three strengths so you can match the resistance to your playing. Medium-...
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In StockOur Winfield Continental Oboe Reed is the heavier-feeling, warmer-toned sibling of our Winfield Standard. The continental scrape preserves a touch ...
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In StockOur Academy Oboe Reed is a medium-strength workhorse, designed for graded students from Grade 2 to Grade 5 and the semi-professional oboist who wan...
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Out of Stock, available to backorderOur Dorado Oboe Reed is hand-finished from premium Spanish cane, giving it a warmer, more vocal character than reeds made from the usual French sto...
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Out of Stock, available to backorderOur KGE Standard Oboe Reed is a Medium-strength oboe reed made by KGE in Shanghai, a specialist double-reed workshop known for consistent, predicta...
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In StockOur Winfield Professional Oboe Reed with Brass Staple pairs Winfield's distinctive all-metal staple with a focused, vibrant brass-plated body, avai...
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In StockOur Professional Oboe Reed is the top of the Crook & Staple range. It's a responsive, free-blowing reed with the warm, singing British tone tha...
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In StockThe KGE Professional US Oboe Reed is KGE's professional-tier reed in the long American scrape. Where European-style reeds typically have a short sc...
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In StockOur Winfield Professional Oboe Reed with Gold Staple is a top-tier reed built around an all-metal, gold-plated staple. The gold plating warms the t...
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In StockThe KGE Professional German Oboe Reed is KGE's professional-tier reed shaped for the Germanic sound: full, dark, and projecting. The U-style scrape...
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FAQs
We offer an extensive range of oboe reeds catering to different skill levels - beginner, intermediate, and professional. Our reeds are crafted to cater to a variety of playing styles and musical genres ensuring a versatile selection for all oboists. Generally as the reeds become more expensive they are aimed at a higher level of oboist.
The lifespan of an oboe reed largely depends on how often it's played and looked after, but on average, a reed should be replaced every 3-6 weeks with regular playing. However, if you notice a decline in sound quality, responsiveness or the reed has chunks missing / is damaged, it might be time for a replacement regardless of the time frame. If an oboe reed has visible mould on it (black or darkened areas) you should immediately stop using it as ingesting this can cause illness.
It's best to store oboe reeds in a dedicated reed case that holds them securely to prevent damage, and allows for air circulation to keep them dry. Storing them in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight will also prolong their longevity. Here are some tips to avoid mouldy oboe reeds and enhance how long they last.
Yes, oboe reeds can be adjusted to better suit your playing preferences. With the appropriate reed making tools, adjustments can be made to the tip opening, spine, or heart of the reed to alter the resistance and tone. Have a look at our free oboe reed adjusting guide.
Our oboe reeds are meticulously crafted by highly experienced reed makers. Each reed goes through a thorough quality control process to ensure consistent playability, response, and tone quality. They are used by oboists of all standards, including in professional orchestras, across the world.
Our oboe reeds are crafted from high-quality Arundo Donax cane, known for its excellent vibrational qualities and longevity, ensuring a reliable performance through the life of the reed.
Choosing the right strength reed is a nuanced decision that depends on your skill level, embouchure strength, and personal playing style. Beginners may find softer reeds easier to play, while advanced players might opt for medium reeds for more control and a fuller sound. We sell some reeds in multiple strengths, take a look at the product page. If you are a student we would suggest our student oboe reeds.
We have tried many plastic reeds, from the cheapest to the most expensive. Unfortunately, we have found the cheaper reeds to be terrible and the most expensive, whilst they sometimes can sound a play faily well, to be lacking in tone and very inconsistent (which can mean a lot of money wasted!). At one time we did offer some of the expensive options however the resounding customer response was overall negative and for this reason we do not recommend them at this time.
