OBOE REEDS

Reed making is unique to each player.

Oboe Tube Cane

RDG brand, RGO cane. 10.5-11mm vs. 10.5-11mm

Gouging

RDG gouging machine in 11mm bed

Cane Shaping

Oboe Coehlo shaper tip

Reed Tying

Student reeds tied on Hiniker brass staples

Advanced reeds tied on Hinkier silver staples

Reed Profiling

Profiling oboe reeds are an optional step. I use a K.Ge profiling machine. Soak reed in warm water before and after to close down the sides of the reeds.

Finishing the Reed

Let reeds dry out and finish testing reeds.