Radical Changes Coming to Rad Oboe Reeds – What is the difference between the models?
Rad Reeds are making exciting changes to their oboe reed models.
Rad Reeds are the most highly sought after reed in Australia because of their playability, reliability and longevity! From the inception of the Rad Reed Oboe Reed Family, the Regular Rad Reed and the Professional Rad Reed have been the preferred choice of oboe players.
Oboe players of all levels love Rad oboe reeds.
More Rad Reeds to Love!
From August 2025 there is more to love about Rad Reeds!
Welcome the new member of the Rad family, the Advanced Oboe Rad Reed! (insert reed fanfare here!)
The Advanced Rad Reed sits between the Regular and Professional models. It is suited to oboists whose playing is developing.
When to choose a Rad Regular Reed?
- Are you starting oboe?
- Are you returning to oboe after a break?
- Are you playing a lot of oboe and need a reed that’s gentle on the embrouchure?
- Do you need a less resistant reed that is easy to play?
- Do you need a reed that plays straight out of the box?
- Do you like great handmade reeds at wonderful prices?
If this sounds like you, then we suggest choosing a Rad Regular reed. These are the least resistant, easiest to play reeds produced with cane specially chosen to be free-blowing yet deliciously warm sounding!
One thing to consider with Rad Regular reeds (and all softer reeds) is they may not last as long as a more resistant reed, depending on how much the reed is played. If you notice that your reed isn’t lasting as long as you need, then consider moving to the Rad Advanced Reed!
Click here to check-out Rad Regular Reeds https://sweetreeds.com/product/rad-reeds-oboe/
When to choose a Rad Advanced Reed?
- Are you an advancing player who is moving beyond the fundamentals of tone production?
- Are you playing music that is more challenging and demanding?
- Do you need more resistance in your reed, yet you still want a reed that plays straight from the box?
- Do you need a reed that is more resonant?
- Are you exploring tone colours and seeking richness and warmth of sound?
- Are you looking for greater contrast in dynamics and articulations?
- Are you looking for a reed that will last a little bit longer?
If you are seeking more from your playing, then you’ll need a reed that can give you more! But you still want it to be easy! The Advanced reed is recommended for you!
You’re looking for a reed that is able to help you shape the sound with:
- more nuance
- greater dynamics
- sweeter tone colours
- more responsive articulation
Then the Advanced reed will help you achieve this!
Click here to check-out Rad Advanced Reeds! https://sweetreeds.com/product/rad-reeds-oboe-reed-premium-advanced/
When to choose a Rad Professional Reed
- Are you a player who is aiming for, or engaging in, professional music making?
- Are you achieving music that is challenging and demanding?
- You need a reed that offers you to access to the hardest repertoire
- You need a reed that is resistant and resilient despite your demands (or the demands of your conductor, teacher, colleague or ensemble)
- You need a reed that will give you reliability and consistency
- You are seeking a reed with the most delicious sound and fabulous character
- You want to be able to adjust the reed to the needs of your oboe and your playing
- You want a reed made by a professional musician and has been tested on the excerpts of the classical literature.
- You generally make your own reeds but need to have a back-up of reliable professional reeds that match the quality of your own.
If this is you, then the Rad Professional Reed should be your choice!
The Rad Professional Reed will offer:
- nuance, flexibility and colours
- dynamics and dynamic contrasts and all the nuances of articulation you need
- a varied palette of tone colours and the nuance to adjust to the demands of the music
- more responsivity and ease to shape the sound you want
- the ability to be further scraped and tailored but with the ability to play from the box!
Then the Professional reed will help you achieve this! Click here to check out the Rad Professional Oboe Reed https://sweetreeds.com/product/rad-oboe-reed/
Whatever reed you may need, at what ever stage your playing is at, the fundamental joy of playing a Rad Oboe Reed is that they work!
Every Rad oboe reed is handmade in Australia to Australian Conditions.
Every Rad oboe reed is play tested so we guarantee they work!
Every Rad Oboe Reed has a center of wonderful sound and accessibility that is unique to Rad Oboe Reeds.
Unsure? Let us know. We love helping you navigate the world of reeds and sharing the joy of music! https://sweetreeds.com/contact-us/