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Kestrel Reeds

Location:
Eugene, OR
Web Site:
oboe.org
Variant Reeds Sold:
English Horn, Oboe D'Amore
VN:R_U [1.7.2_963]

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Rating: 2.5/5 (11 votes cast)

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RESISTANCE (1 star = easy blowing, 5 = resistant)
TIMBRE (1 star = covered/dark, 5 = brilliant/bright)
MAX DYNAMIC (1 star = pp, 5 = ff)
PITCH LEVEL (1 star = flat, 5 = sharp)
STABILITY (1 star = stable/rigid, 5 = flexible/wild)
CRACKS, LEAKS, DEFECTS (1 star = rare, 5 = common)
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2 comments

1 Anonymous { 01.28.09 at 5:26 pm }

if you are just starting maybe these reeds are for you. anyone above high school level i really don’t recommend these.

2 Anonymous { 03.03.07 at 7:36 am }

I bought a medium soft Kestrel reed – was my favourite reed as I developed my embouchure but has quickly become very soft! Still has a pleasant tone although gets quite furry sounding in the low register.