Try a Sample Pack - One Professional and One Student ReedDon't know which type of reed will suit you better? Try one of each! I'm offering both reeds at the student reed price so you can compare. I'll mark the cork either "P" for professional or "S" for student so you know which is which since they look the same.

This reed is not suggested for beginners just forming an embouchure

Long Scrape Oboe Reed made with all the same materials as the professional model reed

Surprise your favorite oboe or english horn player with a very thoughtful gift

Long Scrape Professional English Horn Reed with wire

or baroque oboe reeds

Pitch is A440

Stainless-Steel Cigarette Style Case with Spring-loaded Armature to hold reeds in place

There is less substance in the heart to accommodate lighter embouchures and the spine is thinner to create a smaller opening

The heart is proportionally thinner and the tip and back are proportionally thicker

If you don't have access to a local oboe professional

Don't know which type of reed will suit you better

This is still a completely handmade reed