Oboe Reed #1. 50% resistance/50% flexibility. For 1st year players. Easy to make a good sound in 1st octave. When player goes to the 2nd octave, move up to #2. If out of stock, try #2. Inventory updated daily. Returns & exchanges on reeds not accepted.

Made by a well respected oboist in Dallas with 40+ years reedmaking. String color varies

Not all reeds have the same color scheme - the string color varies from reed to reed. More about string color: some variation of a multicolor, sometimes can come out as a solid color, and sometimes solid white. The specific variegation pattern or color pattern will vary from reed to reed. We do not guarantee the specific color pattern on the thread of the reed. If there is a specific request you have for a color pattern, we recommend putting that request in the notes of your order or calling us. We do not guarantee our ability to accommodate all specific thread coloration requests.

This reed used to be called the "Basic" reed, but we do not call it that anymore. If you used to buy that reed, this is the same reed, just with a different name now. We appreciate you learning and using the new name.

We have a unique system for naming our reeds. We assign them a number based on criteria about their levels of resistance. The numbers on this chart show the percentage of resistance in the reed on the left, and the percentage of flexibility in the reed on the right.

The number essentially corresponds to how easy the reed is to blow to how easy the reed is to control. Here is some advice about how to select the best reed fit for you. Do you have a request for a specific tip opening (more closed | medium | more open)? Put that in the notes and we’ll do our best to select a tip to your specifications.

More information about this reed:

Cane Type: Alliaud and Olivia
Shaper Tip: Reeds 'n Stuff version of the Brannen-X
Profiler: Reeds 'n Stuff (Klein template)
Type of Staple: 47mm brass synthetic cork