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Arlon Oboe Reed

Arlon Oboe Reed

Open resonant focused tone, responsive with good stability
Arlon Oboe Reed
The Arlon oboe reed is based on the European W-scrape (which itself is a modified and less extreme version of the American W-scrape). It has a slightly longer scrape than a standard U-scrape oboe reed and a more pronounced spine with thinner "windows" either side of the spine, and a longer tip than the U-scrape. This gives a more free-blowing reed than a U-scrape.

The shape is our narrow ND shape - a carefully designed curve giving enhanced pitch stability yet with plenty of breadth in the upper blades to provide the feel of a wider oboe reed.

Overall these features combine to create a responsive oboe reed with a slightly focused tone and medium-brilliance.

Test-and-Return Guarantee
All our reeds can be returned, after testing, within 1 month for exchange or refund (please note we cannot accept reeds which have been extensively used).
Response Responsive
Tone Open, Resonant
Scrape European W-scrape
Shape Flared ND
Gouge Medium

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