Was reading about winfields new staple and wa wondering if it as good as it sounds.
Do u like the sound of an oboe or not
Just started da oboe last year and just luv it.

No I've not tried them. Some say they are good. Another friend tried one, bought lots, and had several dud ones, and won't buy them again in a hurry.

What do you normally use? My teacher used to make reeds for me, but now I buy Wiggins (sadly no longer) have tried a couple of Torda reeds (but they tend to cross after a while) and have got a Stray reed on order to try...

What Grade are you on?

Hey im a grade 7 oboe player and my oboe teacher makes my reeds for me which is very good because it saves money and she can make them to suit my oboe and myself how are you finding the oboe? Iv only been playing for 1 and 1/2yrs

Emma x

Hi, I'm an oboe player myself did grade 8 oboe earlier this year now working towards DipABRSM level.

I have used Winfield reeds from the start when I first learnt the oboe but now I use the professional ones I have found myself most of the time the reeds are good, occasionally can get some dodgy ones.

If you get the reeds directly from Mr Winfield and you are unhappy with them he will normally replace the ones free of charge.

Link to his website if you don't have it already is:

Winfield Reeds

I have never tried the new staples I have heard they suppose to be quite good though.

Ive done mi grade8 oboe nd mi teacher makes me reeds however i play it so much he often cant keep up wit mi demand for he has lots of other students and his own 2 make.I use hanovi (or sumit like tht) nd tippel wen he cant gt me any bt was wondering whether ther any better makes 2 try out?I've heard of the Winfield bt havn't tried it which 1 is best 2 try?Also what make Cor reads do ppl use?