Comments on: Advantage Oboe Reeds

By: The Truth

The Truth — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:29:42 +0000

Advantage is NOT owned by Chartier in Albuquerque. Whoever is claiming this is MISINFORMED and seems to have some sort of grudge and wants to belittle others. Just guessing that it might be a recent “Anonymous” Aug 11th commenter who is probably touting his own reeds but seems to have trouble remembering to pay his bills (and is now cut off from a supply source). This comment is just so folks will consider the “Anonymous” source before taking everything published in this forum as gospel. Does slander ring a bell? PS: it is situations like this that show a need for an identity requirement for comments (especially for those who want to publish falsehoods)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:01:56 +0000

These reeds are made by Chartier in Albuquerque, who owns the Advantage site as his retail outlet. His reeds are sold under many names, but are all only suitable for beginners i.e. the first week of playing. Machine made from cheap materials, they will give you the duck-like sound the oboe is stereotyped as having. Don’t buy them.

By: hobo6

hobo6 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:51:12 +0000

I used these reeds as a beginner but now they are not as strong. the tone isn’t as good as other makes but they were good to use starting off.

By: Dan Foreman

Dan Foreman — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:19:39 +0000

I have been purchasing these reeds for my daughter for quite awhile now. They have an excellent return policy, but we have been having problems over the last several months with the reeds leaking air. We have even had her private lesson instructor check the reeds before returning them. I am now looking for a more reliable reed.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:00:51 +0000

several purchased over many months all worked well and very reasonable prices