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Rating: 3.0/5 (4 votes cast)
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Advanced--Plays Most days--Used 2-5 reedmakers--Reedmaking: Buy but adjust
I used Infiniti reeds for a couple of years and never had a complaint about them. Angela has great customer service and has always pulled through for me if i’m in a time crunch and need a reed quick. Seriously, she’s a lifesaver. As for her reeds, they are the most consistent I’ve ever used. My private instructor constantly disappointed, so after about a year trying new ones, I went back to Infiniti and my frustration at the oboe reed dissolved. It’s so relieving to be able to pull a reed from the box and it to play in tune in all registers, respond nicely and also have a nice (not buzzy), dark tone. These are dependable reeds, they aren’t hit or miss like most other reed makers, and the price is nice too–only three dollars for shipping! These reeds will not disappoint you and definately get the job done.
Advanced--Plays Monthly--Used 6-10 reedmakers--Reedmaking: Buy and do not adjust
I am first and foremost a bouzouki player, but got myself into college with the oboe (let’s face it, bouzouki scholarships are hard to come by!). As a prodigal oboist, returning once more to use the oboe in a creative studio setting, I can honestly say that Ms. Schindler’s reeds not only make me sound as though I’ve kept my chops up, but the variety of tones and textures I can coax out of these beauties is sublime. I used Infiniti reeds exclusively on my latest CD, “On Better Paths,” which is nominated for a 2010 Grammy (category #69: Best Contemporary Folk Album). Angela is a stellar musician who is very attuned to what her peers need…major kudos to a gifted reed-maker who helped to make this possible!
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....
4 comments
Disappointing reeds – do not provide a focused stable sound.
I used Infiniti reeds for a couple of years and never had a complaint about them. Angela has great customer service and has always pulled through for me if i’m in a time crunch and need a reed quick. Seriously, she’s a lifesaver. As for her reeds, they are the most consistent I’ve ever used. My private instructor constantly disappointed, so after about a year trying new ones, I went back to Infiniti and my frustration at the oboe reed dissolved. It’s so relieving to be able to pull a reed from the box and it to play in tune in all registers, respond nicely and also have a nice (not buzzy), dark tone. These are dependable reeds, they aren’t hit or miss like most other reed makers, and the price is nice too–only three dollars for shipping! These reeds will not disappoint you and definately get the job done.
I am first and foremost a bouzouki player, but got myself into college with the oboe (let’s face it, bouzouki scholarships are hard to come by!). As a prodigal oboist, returning once more to use the oboe in a creative studio setting, I can honestly say that Ms. Schindler’s reeds not only make me sound as though I’ve kept my chops up, but the variety of tones and textures I can coax out of these beauties is sublime. I used Infiniti reeds exclusively on my latest CD, “On Better Paths,” which is nominated for a 2010 Grammy (category #69: Best Contemporary Folk Album). Angela is a stellar musician who is very attuned to what her peers need…major kudos to a gifted reed-maker who helped to make this possible!
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