Detail 01
Medium hard strength
More resistance than medium. Takes firmer air support, gives a more focused sound and steadier upper register.
Product detailSKU #1274228067223
JonesOboe Reed Medium Hard
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single medium-hard oboe cane reed at a low price. For students and doublers who need a spare in the case without hand-finishing it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students needing a backup reed that plays out of the box
- Doublers who touch oboe occasionally and don't scrape reeds
- Keeping a fresh spare when the current reed dies mid-week
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Advanced players who scrape and tie their own reeds
- Anyone needing a specific crow pitch or opening
- Players who want consistency reed to reed at this price
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Cane reed, not synthetic
Sound and response change with humidity and playing time. Expect a few weeks of useful life, not months.
Detail 03
Oboe reed (double reed)
Two cane blades tied to a staple. It is the whole mouthpiece — no separate mouthpiece or ligature involved.
Detail 04
$17.99 price point
Machine-finished commercial reed. Playable as shipped, but individual variation between reeds is normal at this tier.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soak in water a few minutes before playing — dry cane cracks and won't vibrate
- 02Fits standard oboe, not English horn or oboe d'amore
- 03Buy more than one; reeds wear out and one may play better
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is medium hard too stiff for a beginner?
For a first-year player, usually yes. Medium hard needs developed air support and embouchure. Beginners typically start on medium or medium soft and move up.
02How long does an oboe reed last?
With regular daily playing, roughly two to four weeks before it goes flat, unresponsive, or leaks. Rotating between two or three reeds extends each one.
03Does this fit English horn?
No. English horn takes a longer reed on a bocal. This is a standard oboe reed only.
04Do I need to adjust it before playing?
It's finished and playable as shipped. Soak it first. Scraping is optional and requires reed knives and experience — a wrong scrape ruins the reed.
