Caliber Reeds by Ben

Handmade Oboe Reeds

Responsive, in tune, and easy to articulate —
reeds that let you focus on the music.

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Handmade oboe reeds
R E S P O N S E
Brass gouging machine
Reed making workbench
I N T O N A T I O N
Reed case
Reed soaking container
A R T I C U L A T I O N
Cane shavings

Two decades of reed making

I started making reeds in high school around 2001, growing up in upstate New York with a love of the outdoors and a deep commitment to the oboe.

Today I'm completing my Master of Music in Oboe Performance at the University of North Texas. I believe a great reed shouldn't fight you — it should respond, stay in tune, and let you focus on the music.

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Reed making

Behind the Reed

From raw cane to finished reed — a look at the tools, techniques, and care that goes into every single one.

See the Process

Questions? Orders? Just curious?

I'd love to hear from you.

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Choosing a Reed

Student or advanced? Oboe or English horn? A little guidance before you order goes a long way.

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Hear Ben play

Visit my YouTube channel for a mix of performances — newer and older recordings, mistakes and all. The oboe is a journey, and I think it's important to show that.

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Ben performing on oboe