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Jones JR101AM Artist Oboe Reed; Medium
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- Cane is tied to 47 mm nickel silver tube and the tip receives extra refinement
- Heart and back are balanced with the tip after numerous tests
- The 'crow' of each reed is adjusted by hand to an exact pitch
- Play the entire range of the instrument with ease
- Long life span
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Price | $23.94$23.94 | $22.65$22.65 | -25% $13.45$13.45 List: $17.99 | -5% $13.29$13.29 Typical: $13.99 |
Delivery | Get it as soon as Thursday, Mar 21 | — | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Mar 20 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Mar 20 |
Customer Ratings | ||||
Value for money | 3.4 | — | 3.3 | — |
Sound quality | 3.2 | — | 3.0 | — |
For beginners | 3.2 | — | 3.6 | — |
Sold By | Music Supplies Now | Music Supplies Now | Advantage-USA Reeds and Supplies | Bstinay |
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Product information
Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 0.5 x 0.5 x 3.5 inches |
ASIN | B000EEGAOM |
Item model number | JR101AM |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,888 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #2 in Oboe Reeds |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 10, 2011 |
Color Name | silver |
Material Type | Nickel |
Instrument Key | a |
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Product Description
Only the most select French cane is used in the Jones Artist Oboe reeds. The cane is tied on to a 47mm nickel silver tube and the tip receives extra refinement, while the heart and back are balanced with the tip after numerous tests. The "crow" of each reed is adjusted to an exact pitch, and the reed is played throughout the range on a professional Loree Oboe.
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Customers are happy with the value of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention the reeds are not good even with adjustment. They say it's hard to adjust and needs a considerable amount of tweaking. Customers have mixed opinions on sound quality, quality, performance, and durability.
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Customers appreciate the value of the oboe reeds. They mention that it's worth the price difference to the alternative Jones octave re-ed.
"...Needless to say, we have found that the Jones JR101AM are well worth the 30% higher price...." Read more
"...It is a few dollars more but worth the price.Now that he is comfortable with it I will be buying some spares..." Read more
"...The Jones oboe reeds are reasonably priced and each one has worked. None have been absolutely unplayable...." Read more
"The sale price on these reeds was great, so I took a chance and ordered three; I'm glad I did...." Read more
Customers find the reed easy to use and play. They mention that the pitch is even and easy to control, making it great for beginners.
"Love the reed - tone is nice, and pitch is even and easy to control. I give it 5 stars in general for playability...." Read more
"...He just started playing this year and he says it’s very easy to play with this reed." Read more
"Great for beginners, I even made an honor band on this reed. But as you progress I would recommend moving away from this reed." Read more
"Daughter loves it easier to use and play than other reeds we've purchased" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the brass and woodwind instruments. Some mention that they have a great tone, while others say that it was tough to get a good sound through at the beginning, then the reed they received consistently played almost a whole tone out of tune. Some customers also mention that the saxophones are disfigured and can't play sound correctly, making crackling sounds.
"...I love the tone. I also like how it doesn't have the wire around it like so many others I saw when searching for reeds...." Read more
"Always a beautiful tone from a Jones. I haven't played in 12 years and bought this Med strength. Wow! The tone is solid and strong but sweet Jesus!..." Read more
"...It has a slightly brighter sound than the locally handmade reeds I buy, but still very good as a backup reed...." Read more
"...Consistently great tone. I don't know what kind of superbamboo these are made of, but they don't fray or crack or chip...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the reed. Some mention that the quality is far superior to the ones their son was previously using, while others say that they are very disappointed in the quality and that it is not worth purchasing.
"...The extra soak was good. Plus its firm enough that when my husband (who has never played) decided to try to buzz and pushed it THROUGH HIS CLOSED..." Read more
"...I could control the tone but was disappointed with the quality of the reed." Read more
"...Overall, good reed. Not recommended for beginners." Read more
"These reeds are fairly consistent in quality...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the brass and woodwind instruments. Some mention that it works well and is quite usable, while others say that it barely played at all upon arrival.
"...the medium-soft, medium, and medium-hard strength reeds, play extremely well out-of-the-box without the need for any additional shaving...." Read more
"as soon as i opened the reed and soaked it, it qould not play." Read more
"...This was my first Artist reed from Jones. Soaked, and it played well, very well, even...for about 5 minutes. It split...." Read more
"The Jones Oboe reeds I purchased have proven to be quite usable. Although I'm a professional musician, I am relatively new to the oboe...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the durability of the brass and woodwind instruments. Some mention that it's long-lasting and doesn't fray or crack. Others say that it broke when received and was packaged cheaply.
"Ordered this for my son for his oboe. When it arrived the case was smashed/ shattered and the reed was rolling around in a box with books and tow..." Read more
"...These reeds last for months and are ready to play and broken in within the first hour of practice. Consistently great tone...." Read more
"Reed broke after one week of use." Read more
"...symmetrical, which improved the tone quality immensely, and they last a lot longer. They also arrived quickly...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the adjustability of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it is difficult to adjust and the reeds are not in tune. Some customers also mention that the cane is soft and difficult to balance.
"...I just bought a second and it is not good even with adjustment. These reeds are actually o.k...." Read more
"...They need a considerable amount of tweaking and when you do tweak them, the cane is so soft that it’s easy to ruin them with a knife." Read more
"...No matter how I adjust it, it is still in "G" and does not go into tune of Concert A. I tried other keys, and it reflects something different...." Read more
"Reed was too long and tedious adjustments had to be made. Jones is known to be rather inconsistent with the way they cut their reeds...." Read more
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