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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)
Intermediate--Used 6-10 reedmakers--Plays most days--Buys but adjusts
Tip way too long. The cost of the reed does not equate to the quality at all. The reeds also leak badly. Maybe could be used as a sound effect, but definitely not in an oboe.
Advanced--Used 2-5 reedmakers--Plays most days--Buys but adjusts
send out bad reeds that crack and blame you for not being a good reed caretaker methods. therefore renigging on their established warranty that the give. they just send you elsewhere to find your reeds after you have paid them 30.00 for their reeds.
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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Stephen,
Thank you for posting this here. It gives me the opportunity to explain how our guarantee works.
Yes we do guarantee our oboe reeds. You know that because you used the guarantee this past November to replace a reed that wasn’t working for you.
In that instance, you received your reeds and requested an exchange right away. Thank you.
However we do not guarantee reeds for weeks and months after the reeds have been received and played.
Perhaps you will find someone who will. Best of luck…
Tip way too long. The cost of the reed does not equate to the quality at all. The reeds also leak badly. Maybe could be used as a sound effect, but definitely not in an oboe.
buzzy, bright, and thin sounding. long thin tips are responsive but no depth or warmth in the tone.
send out bad reeds that crack and blame you for not being a good reed caretaker methods. therefore renigging on their established warranty that the give. they just send you elsewhere to find your reeds after you have paid them 30.00 for their reeds.
New page up for MKL reeds.