The Paradisea - Student Oboe Reed

The Crain's Cane Student Reeds bear the subtle, pale blue hues of their namesake Blue Crane—though other colors can be made available by request. These reeds are made to be less resistant than our other options, and come with a synthetic cork by default.

About reed hardness:

"Medium" refers to a reed I find comfortable enough to play on continuously for an hour while maintaining response and pitch. There are many methods to render a reed softer or harder, including structure balance and thickness when scraping, gouge thickness, and cane density. Depending on what you select, I will adjust these factors to produce a reed with more or less resistance. If you have any particular knowledge about how your needs relate to these variables, feel free to drop a note with your order or use our contact page.