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Oboe Studio Links

This list is not exhaustive.  There are many other great individuals and companies out there!

Instruments and supplies:

http://www.carlosoboe.com
http://www.mcfarlanddoublereed.com
http://www.rdgwoodwinds.com
http://www.oboeworks.com/
http://www.mmimports.com
http://www.nielsen-woodwinds.com
http://www.jeanne-inc.com
http://hodgeproductsinc.com/store2/index.php
http://www.forrestsmusic.com

Music:
http://www.doublereedshop.com/reed.htm
http://www.trevcomusic.com

Other oboe-related links
http://www.idrs.org-International Double Reed Society
http://www.mklreeds.com -interesting site with lots of great reed information
http://www.amazon.com
http://www.barnesandnoble.com
www.apple.com/itunes/store

Reed equipment recommendations:

Keep in mind that equipment preferences such as reed knives, staples, and cane are a personal decision; two oboists may choose different equipment and both have equally good results. 

Below I am listing some of my current favorites.  Try them out and see what you think!

Knives:
Nielsen wedge knife   Choose a small, medium, or large handle.
RDG French razor knife

Sharpening equipment:
Keeping your knives very sharp is essential for making good reeds.  There are a number of ways to keep your knife sharp.  This is what I am primarily using now:
Sharpening steel “AH deep cut”, http://www.rogermillerrom4oboe.com/RogerMillerROMTOOLS.html
Ceramic stone: http://www.nielsen-woodwinds.com/p-5053-sharpening-stone-ceramic.aspx

Staples:  There are a number of good choices in staples. I like the Chudnow CA staples, available at http://www.mcwoboe.com/.  Mark Chudnow also makes the all-metal tubes, which have tremendous projection.  I have also had good results with Stevens and Nielsen staples.

Razor blades:  You have to have some GEM razor blades.   They are also available through some woodwind suppliers.

Cane:
I won’t make any cane recommendations, since personal preferences vary widely and cane itself varies from year to year and batch to batch.  The best advice I can give with cane is to call several dealers and ask them what they currently have that people seem to like.  Try out several different types and sources.  If you find something you like, order more immediately!

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