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The Arlon (colour white - red stripe) 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 30 days - see our Returns page for more information (please note we cannot accept reeds which have been extensively used, altered or marked)..
Delivery
We use Royal Mail First Class post. Combining our order processing time with time in the post it is normal to expect the reeds within roughly a week from ordering. It is best to plan ahead and order well before you have completely run out of reeds!
| Response | Responsive |
| Tone | Open, Resonant |
| Scrape | European W-scrape |
| Shape | Flared ND |
| Gouge | Medium |
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Bochum Oboe Reed
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Jena Oboe Reed
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Venice Oboe Reed
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Ostrava Oboe Reed
£17.99Open resonant broad tone, responsive with good stability. Colour white - black stripe.