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.

This reed was designed to be very similar to the #6 in all aspects, but with a slightly more open tip. So if you like the #6 but fee like you need just a smidge more resistance or a slightly more open tip, this could be a good fit for you.

More information about this reed:

Cane Type: Rigotti
Shaper Tip: Chiarugi -1N
Profiler: N/A
Type of Staple: 47mm brass synthetic cork