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Ostrava Oboe Reed

Ostrava Oboe Reed

Open resonant broad tone, responsive with good stability
Ostrava Oboe Reed

The Ostrava 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 oboe reed than a U-scrape.

The medium width shape and medium gouge thickness of the Ostrava give a medium brilliance with a medium responsiveness.

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

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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 Medium M3
Gouge Medium

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