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Rating: 3.6/5 (7 votes cast)
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Please Rate Reed Properties
Please rate specific attributes of this reedmaker, on average, compared to others. In this section, more stars are not necessarily better; some of these are matters of taste. Ratings in this section are not linked to overall rating, above. You must rate all the categories in order to submit a vote ; average scores so far are displayed.
RESISTANCE (1 star = easy blowing, 5 = resistant)
TIMBRE (1 star = covered/dark, 5 = brilliant/bright)
MAX DYNAMIC (1 star = pp, 5 = ff)
PITCH LEVEL (1 star = flat, 5 = sharp)
STABILITY (1 star = stable/rigid, 5 = flexible/wild)
CRACKS, LEAKS, DEFECTS (1 star = rare, 5 = common)
Advanced--Used more than 10 reedmakers--Plays most days--Buys but adjusts
Drew’s reeds are very consistent, and very solidly in tune, which is a factor I have come to appreciate more and more. They are relatively easy-blowing, and respond well both on the highs and the lows of the instrument. A very competent reed that I enjoy playing.
I’ve been using Drew’s reeds for about two years. They are very consistent, and they last longer than the ones I used before. The sound is dark, but still clear. I would definitely recommend them.
midnightkat August 18, 2010: Lisa Hudson Oboe Reeds I had ordered Lisa’s “The Doubler” Package (Professional), 2 oboe and 2 EH reeds with med strength and dark tone. I needed the reeds quick due to a tour date and got them in time, I did pay extra for the expedited order,...
Paul Hartl August 14, 2010: Stuart Dunkel Some good ones, but I have not seen much consistency from those that I have received from Dunkel in the last year – too many, more than half – have been junk.
Paul Hartl August 14, 2010: ReedMonster I ordered 3 sets of 3 over a year’s time. 2 were great performance reeds with nice dark tone, excellent pitch stability, and ease of playing. 3 were practically unplayable (very, very light) garbage, and the other 4 were pretty good...
Paul Hartl August 14, 2010: American Oboe Reed Company I ordered 3 professional reeds and got 4! All are easy to play with excellent response, particularly in the low register. Very consistent from reed to reed with a very finished look and feel. One major complaint – they all play...
midnightkat August 10, 2010: Reed Daddy My thoughts on these reeds. I ordered 3 “Principal Oboe Reeds” and did not care for any of them. I’ve been playing for about 16 years and found that they were too resistant and did not have the dynamic range I am used to with my reeds....
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Drew’s reeds are very consistent, and very solidly in tune, which is a factor I have come to appreciate more and more. They are relatively easy-blowing, and respond well both on the highs and the lows of the instrument. A very competent reed that I enjoy playing.
I’ve been using Drew’s reeds for about two years. They are very consistent, and they last longer than the ones I used before. The sound is dark, but still clear. I would definitely recommend them.