Concert Ready. Accessible. Longer Lasting.
Reed Monkey English Horn Reeds are beautifully crafted and concert ready. They are made with with Glotin medium strength cane in a size that generally achieves a finished reed with a somewhat bigger than average aperture. Designed for a darker tone color with extra projection. They are made through a nuanced process that supports the optimum function of the four pillars of the reed: stability, pitch, tone and response. Crafted with an American long scrape with the same attention to detail as my oboe reeds. Recommended for EH professionals, doublers and adult amateurs.
Construction/Scrape
- Cane: Glotin (red thread) medium strength English horn cane in 12-12.5 diameter.
- Shape: Giacobassi shape. 27 mm
- Staple: Chiarugi 27 mm brass staples.
- Tie length: 59 mm and finished length is 55-56. This is a little shorter than some of the competitors, but I need the flexibility to manage pitch.
- Scrape: American scrape with defined heart and tip. Multiple scrape and drying cycles. The tip is generally moderate in length and has a moderate to somewhat larger aperture. The rest is up to what is required by the individual characteristics of the cane in pursuit of the four pillars described above.
Finishing Touches:
- Each English horn reed is finished to concert standards. Only reeds that meet or exceed these standards will be shipped.
- Tested in two rooms with and without carpet on a Moennig 180D English horn.
- Individual results vary.
- Reed prep instructions are included.
- Reeds are guaranteed against cracks and leaks that impact play. They are otherwise not returnable.
- Covid sanitized. Players are still advised to sanitize reeds on arrival.