We are out of this reed until the middle of December. We're so sorry for the inconvenience. This reed-maker makes A LOT of reeds for us every month, but with high demand right now, we have run out before the next shipment. You need something else - so try instead:

ALTERNATIVES:

Oboe Reed #2 if you like a smaller tip opening

Oboe Reed #5 if you like a medium tip opening

Oboe Reed #6 if you like a smaller tip opening

Oboe Reed #7 if you like a medium tip opening

I know the numbers make it seem like they are greatly different but if you look at the percentages, they're not that far away from each other. Your best bet is to pick one of these alternative reeds, paying special attention to the player's preference for tip opening.

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.

Help us help you - we do not call our reeds by the old names anymore. Please call them the new names when referring to them (Oboe Reed #1, Oboe Reed #2, etc…).

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: Chinese cane
Shaper Tip: Samson
Profiler: N/A
Type of Staple: 47mm brass natural cork