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george on Apr 29, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAaron makes great reeds. I have been buying for over 2 years. They are consistent and have great tone. A+++++
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laurahamann1 on Dec 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI LOVE this new reed. Excellent even tone and warm sound! Thank you!
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pajonesjr on Oct 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsVery nicely made oboe reeds. Can't wait to give them a try.
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Sola on Oct 25, 2022
4 out of 5 starsThe reed is perfectly sufficient for practice—easy to play—but does not have a beautiful tone.
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Sara on Oct 24, 2022
4 out of 5 starsMy son for whatever reason didn’t like these as much as another brand he has purchased. I’m not familiar with reeds so 🤷♀️ great seller reached out offered refund- much appreciated!
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Fun Mom on Oct 22, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy sister-in-law LOVES this shirt! Super fast shipping - thanks so much!
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Soaking oboe tube cane to start the reed making process. All oboe reeds are made from a natural cane called Arundo Donax
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Oboe Reed making machines. Oboe reed making equipment is very expensive, which adds to the cost of oboe reeds.
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Trying out some new Sierra oboe staples this week.
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Oboe reed making gouger
Be Happy Obo(e)ing
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Aaron Lakota
Owner, Reed Maker
A Performer, teacher, and reed maker, Aaron feels that every community should have access to artistic expression, every student should have access to education and passionate teachers, and every oboist should have access to high quality oboe reeds.
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NC, United States
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Care instructions
-Soak new reeds in warm water for one minute. Remove excess water and allow reeds to sit another minute.Soak reeds longer as they get older. Full article on my website http://aaronlakota.com/a-guide-to-soaking-oboe-reeds/
-I suggest squeezing new SOAKED reeds closed between thumb and pointer finger for 30 seconds.
-If the reeds are slightly flat squeeze the heart area closed (about 10 mm behind the tip)
-If the high notes (D and above) do not speak or octaves sag place a small amount of pressure on the cane just above the thread.
How long will an oboe reed last?
I feel the life of a reed can be expected last between 7-12 hours of playing, if it is taken care of, and given time to sit between playing. I feel the “sweet spot” within the life of a reed is around 4-8 hours of playing, obviously dependent on the quality of the cane, how well the reed has been cared for, oboe reed soaking rituals as well as other factors. I feel at this point in the life of a reed it should be able to played with a loose embouchure/ no biting, have great dynamic range, great range of expression in tone color and intensity, and be stable in pitch throughout the full range of the instrument. If you buy one reed at a time the reed will likely last closer to 7 hours of playing since it will
How would you describe the sound quality of A.Lakota oboe reeds?
I feel the main point of an oboe reed is to vibrate well and resonate. I search for a lot of resonance in my own oboe playing and make reeds to resonate. I strive for complexity within the sound and make reeds that allow me to make a complex and balanced tone (as I hear it). I do not describe my reeds as creating a bright or dark tone, since I am not sure I understand what those terms mean, or that anyone truly agrees on what those terms objectively mean. I feel people often use the term “dark” to describe a tone they like, and “bright” to describe a tone they do not like. Most oboe reed makers seem to advertise their reeds as creating a “dark” tone. I am sure the reed makers all sound lovely on the reeds they play.
How do you sanitize oboe reeds against Corona virus?
Please see my complete sanitation practices by following this link.
https://alakotareeds.com/pages/oboe-reeds-sanitationOboe reed sanitation against Corona