How much does it cost to make oboe reeds?

Oboe reed making kits average between $65 – $200. Prices can vary widely between suppliers and items the kit come with will vary as well.

Do oboe players make their own reeds?

Professional oboe players almost always create their own reeds. Finished reeds are available commercially, but they are not necessarily of the player’s preferred thickness or shape. Even amateur performers generally create their own reeds.

How do you make an oboe reed?

Learn how to make oboe reeds step by step.

1. Step 1: Choose the Cane.
2. Step 2: Split the tube cane.
3. Step 3: Cut the cane segments to length.
4. Step 4: Pre-gouge the oboe cane.
5. Step 5: Gouge the oboe cane.
6. Step 6: Shape the oboe cane.
7. Step 7: Tie the oboe reed blank.
8. Step 8: Scrape the oboe reed.

What tools do you need to make an oboe reed?

What You Need in Your Reed-Making Kit

1. Shaped Cane. As a beginner, you will want to buy pieces of shaped cane specifically.
2. Oboe Staples.
3. FF Nylon Thread.
4. Mandrel.
5. Beeswax.
6. Ruler.
7. Cutting block.
8. Razor Blades.

How long does it take to make an oboe reed?

In 9 Days or Less. (At my normal rate, it would take me over 9 hours and cost about $700.00 for me to cover all of the skills you need to make an oboe reed.)

How do you make a homemade reed?

Making a reed by hand

1. First, split a cane of common reed into four sections of equal length.
2. Strip the bark at the center.
3. Cut the long edges to produce a boat-like shape.
4. Score the reed at the center and fold it into two, and make vertical incisions on the part of the cane where the bark remains.

How long does it take to make a oboe reed?

The Beginner’s Guide to Making Your First Playing Oboe Reed… In 9 Days or Less. (At my normal rate, it would take me over 9 hours and cost about $700.00 for me to cover all of the skills you need to make an oboe reed.)

How is a reed made?

The reed is made of the cane plant. The cane has a hollow stem and grows to full height in one year. To make a reed, cane is cut to the proper length, cut along the length into four parts, and then shaved. Because reeds are made from a natural material, no two reeds are exactly the same.

What type of oboe reed should you buy?

Every reed is hand scraped (no profilers here) and individually tested.

Every reed is individually numbered for quality control.

I also subject my cane processing to rigorous quality control.

From my almost-finished reeds I choose the ones with the best potential for an easy response and good intonation,and make these into student reeds.

What type of Reed does an oboe use?

What Type of Reed Does an Oboe Use? The oboe uses a ‘double reed’. A double reed has two pieces of cane (Arundo Donax) that are attached to each other and vibrate against each other, when blown, to create a sound. You then put this reed on the oboe to play music!

How much does an oboe reed cost?

Oboe reeds are significantly more expensive than other types of reeds. For example, a box of 10 clarinet reeds may cost less than $20. However, a single oboe reed may cost between $15 and $30. Additionally, they will need to be replaced more frequently than other types of reeds – and these costs may add up.

What is the difference between oboe reed and clarinet reeds?

– Single reed – Cylindrical Bore – Transposes to (typically) Bb, A, or Eb depending on the model