Our Academy Oboe Reed is a medium-strength workhorse, designed for graded students from Grade 2 to Grade 5 and the semi-professional oboist who wants a reliable, well-made reed without stepping up to Professional pricing.

Medium strength for developing players

The medium strength helps players transition out of softer student reeds without overworking the embouchure. There's enough resistance to start developing tone and dynamic control, but not so much that long practice sessions become a slog. This is the reed we hand to players preparing for Grade 4 and 5 exams, or stepping into county and regional ensemble work.

Built to last, made to adjust

The thicker tip helps the reed survive the bumps and knocks that take out so many student reeds. The construction lets your teacher make small adjustments (opening the tip, balancing the response) to suit your playing as it evolves.

At a glance

• Instrument: Oboe
• Strength: Medium
• Best for: Students from Grade 2 to Grade 5; semi-professional oboists
• Features: Thicker tip for durability, designed for teacher adjustment
• Made: Hand-finished in the UK by a professional oboist

Where it sits in the range

One step up from our easier Student reed for beginners, and a parallel option to the Intermediate. When you're playing at conservatoire level or in professional orchestral work, step up to our Professional Oboe Reed. Or browse the full Crook & Staple oboe reed range.