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Colorado Reed Company–Jennifer Ownby

Location:
Knoxville, TN
(Map marker is approximate.)
Web Site:
coloradoreedcompany.com
Variant Reeds Sold:
Yes
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Rating: 3.9/5 (26 votes cast)

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16 comments

1 Mike G { 03.11.11 at 6:03 pm }
Advanced--Plays Weekly--Used More than 10 reedmakers--Reedmaking: Buy but adjust

I tried reeds from Colorado reeds 2 times. They were not right for me. Jennifer seems really nice.

2 Arnold Sirota { 01.15.11 at 4:23 pm }
Intermediate--Plays Most days--Used More than 10 reedmakers--Reedmaking: Buy and do not adjust

I purchased two reeds from Colorado Reeds, a professional and an intermediate that I wanted to use just for practice purposes. I will never order anything from Colorado Reeds again. The intermediate was so open as to be almost unplayable. My teacher had to put a wire around it to close it. She also had to adjust it more than any other reed I have ever had. The professional was better but it is stuffy and has a very uneven tone. I can do much, much better from other reed makers for the same price.

3 Jennifer Ownby { 12.26.10 at 6:19 am }
Professional--Plays Most days--Used 1 reedmakers--Reedmaking: Professional reedmaker

Hi all – just wanted to let everyone know that I’ve moved recently. I’m no longer in Denver, but am now located in Knoxville, TN. Don’t worry, I’m still making reeds and running the business! The only thing that has changed is my altitude – which is now MUCH friendlier for making reeds. Any questions, let me know.

4 Darth Vader { 12.14.10 at 10:02 pm }
Intermediate--Plays Most days--Used 2-5 reedmakers--Reedmaking: Buy and do not adjust

Very good reeds, however i found that when i tried to play higher notes seemed to thin and the players around me felt it too. Also the A flat-B natural mid range notes seemed to have a leak on mine

5 annethend { 12.08.10 at 9:37 am }
Beginner--Plays Most days--Used 2-5 reedmakers--Reedmaking: Buy and do not adjust

These reeds intonate very well and were enjoyable to play on– I ordered med-soft and they were perfect. The reeds have lasted for quite a while even w/ practicing ~ 5x/wk. A+ I will order from Jennifer again!

6 Kelly Jones { 05.20.10 at 3:36 am }
Intermediate--Plays Most days--Used 6-10 reedmakers--Reedmaking: Buy and do not adjust

I would be willing to order these reeds again.

7 Anonymous { 07.19.09 at 2:25 pm }
Professional--Used 6-10 reedmakers--Plays most days--Buys but adjusts

Only tried once, weren’t substantial enough for me. Probably very good for a less demanding playing schedule.

8 Anish { 06.19.09 at 2:12 pm }

I simply love Jennifer’s reeds. The tone and intonation of her reeds are such a huge upgrade for any oboist searching for great oboe and english horn reeds. They are so consistently good and dependable, and have incredibly reasonable prices compared to her counterparts. She is also loyal to her refund policies, and works for the customer, not just for the money :D

9 Anonymous { 06.12.09 at 9:20 am }
Advanced--Used 6-10 reedmakers--Plays most days--Buys and does not adjust

I have found these reeds to be a fantastic match…I think switching to them really improved my playing.

10 Justin { 05.10.09 at 3:43 am }
Intermediate--Used 2-5 reedmakers--Plays most days--Usually makes own reeds

Jennifer’s reeds are wounderful. I used it for my ABRSM exam, and finally the English man gave me a comment which he enjoy the sound of my oboe. Also, my reeds usually success with using Jennifer’s cane. Highly recommend to all, from beginner to professional~

11 Maureen { 04.05.09 at 12:40 pm }
Professional--Used 6-10 reedmakers--Plays most days--Usually makes own reeds

Jennifer’s reeds are FANTASTIC!!! I have tried many different reeds and these are the first I’ve bought that I didn’t have to adjust at all. She is also very prompt and her prices are the best I’ve seen for the quality of the reed.

12 Darlene { 08.03.08 at 5:17 am }

these turned out to not be the reeds for me, but Jennifer cheerfully and promptly refunded my money when I returned them, as she promises. You can order with confidence; many others appear to love her reeds and if they aren’t for you, Jennifer stands behind her refund policy.

13 Rena { 03.31.08 at 2:40 am }

I really love Jennifer’s reeds. They work beautifully with my Loree to provide a dark warm sound. Every reed I have received has been of excellent quality. Her prices are also very reasonable.

14 Ronnie Tsai { 06.23.07 at 4:24 pm }

Great oboe Reeds. I love it.

15 Administrator { 01.27.07 at 11:56 pm }

Back in business, as of the date of this post.

16 Henry { 09.03.06 at 5:47 pm }

According to her website, she isn’t selling reeds right now.