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Emerald 601MS Medium Soft Oboe Reed

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Material Synthetic
Guitar Pick Thickness medium
Brand Emerald
Number of Pieces 1

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  • Emerald Oboe Reeds are made from the finest French cane available. One reed per package.

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The Emerald Reed Companies 601MS Oboe Reed is one of their most popular reeds on the market and is made from the finest French cane available. Get yours today at Alto Music!

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
491 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality and versatility of the plectrum. For example, they mention it has a nice sound quality, produces a more consistent tone, and is easy to play. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality, value, and performance.

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22 customers mention16 positive6 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the plectrum. They say that it has a nice sound quality, the reeds hold up better, and produce a more consistent tone. Some customers also mention that the tone control is excellent.

"...They are good standards and offer reasonable sound quality and durability for the price...." Read more

"...When they are open they have a nice sound quality but they simply don't last long before you find you aren't getting any air or volume through them..." Read more

"My high school student said it doesn't produce good sound on her oboe." Read more

"...The first reed I got was fine. The sound quality was good and the reed allowed very good dynamic control...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the versatility of the plectrum. They mention that it is easy to play and good for beginners. Some customers also say that it's a little easier to use for them.

"My daughter satisfied with the oboe reed. It is easy to play and good for beginners. So buy it again." Read more

"...It was actually a little easier to use for him." Read more

"The reed have a good sound, stable and easy to play...." Read more

"Good for,beginner." Read more

34 customers mention16 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the plectrum. Some mention that it seems good quality, holds up very well, and is always reliable, while others say that it cracked within a month, arrived with broken cases, and simply don't last long.

"First one was broken and they sent the replacement immediately" Read more

"...are good standards and offer reasonable sound quality and durability for the price. I don't play for a symphony or anything, so my sound is my own...." Read more

"...When they are open they have a nice sound quality but they simply don't last long before you find you aren't getting any air or volume through them..." Read more

"...Easy to blow, which helps them build up their endurance. And affordable, too!" Read more

33 customers mention19 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the plectrum. Some mention it's their go-to for quality, sound, and value, while others say it' a waste of money, very cheaply made, and an average reed.

"...They are good standards and offer reasonable sound quality and durability for the price...." Read more

"Well, it's not a professionally made reed, but it does the job for a student. Easy to blow, which helps them build up their endurance...." Read more

"...Definitely order this reed. They are reasonably priced and arrived when promised. All were in perfect condition." Read more

"...After much trial and error this reed has become our go to, for quality Price and sound... all in all, a five-star product!" Read more

17 customers mention11 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the plectrum. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it doesn't work at all. Some customers also say that the reed is made well and does the job for a student, while other customers say that they have had issues with the plectra.

"Well, it's not a professionally made reed, but it does the job for a student. Easy to blow, which helps them build up their endurance...." Read more

"The reeds were not even close to being aligned correctly, so it's completely useless." Read more

"...She said they play pretty good, just a little off sounding until you warm it up. Comes well packed as well. I have bought three so far." Read more

"...(I used them many moons ago when I played.) They worked great now and way back when...." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are not happy with the flatness of the plectrum. They mention that it flattens too easily, and the pitch is way too flat.

"These come pretty flat and even with a loose embouchure you end up having both sides squeeze together and you are constantly adjusting them to open..." Read more

"...The last few reeds we have ordered have been really flat and borderline unusable...." Read more

"...Usually they always come super flat. Which is kinda to be expected. Worth a shot" Read more

"...Its impossible to stay in tune because the pitch is way to flat...." Read more

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The reeds were not even close to being aligned correctly, so it's completely useless.
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