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Reed making is a fascinating process that requires precision, artistry, and knowledge of the oboe, bassoon, or English horn. For those unfamiliar with the term, reeds are the mouthpieces of certain wind instruments, including oboes, bassoons, and clarinets.Materials Needed in Reed MakingThe primary material needed for reed making is cane (arundo donax). Other supplies include thread, wire, knives, mandrels, and various other tools. It's also essential to have a dedicated workspace with appropriate storage facilities.Starting Your Reed Making CompanyPlanning your BusinessStarting a reed making company begins with meticulous planning. This includes understanding the cost of starting up, deciding on the pricing...

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For those of you who are curious how our staples perform and sound, here is a live recording sample of our double reed consultant, Dr. Mezraq Ramli.

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The choice of staples is an important factor in making reeds that sound and feel good, play in tune and of course, match the bore of the instrument.

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These have been interesting and challenging times with the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping our country as well as the rest of the world. I want to reach out and let you all know that Advantage-USA Reeds and Supplies is fully open and I have taken extra precautions to make sure products being sent out are safe. Once I have received reeds from the manufacture I disinfect them in 95% proof alcohol, rinsed and allowed to thoroughly dry out. In addition I encourage customers to soak their purchased reeds in 60% or above alcohol for 30 seconds allowing the alcohol to drain the staple, let them...

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Advantage-USA Reeds and Supplies is still open and shipping orders within 24 hours. We are fully stocked with your favorite oboe reeds, bassoon reeds, saxophone reeds, cane, oboe reed staples, and more! These have been interesting and challenging times with the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping our country as well as the rest of the world. I want to reach out and let you all know that Advantage-USA Reeds and Supplies is fully open and I have taken extra precautions to make sure products being sent out are safe. Once I have received reeds from the manufacture I disinfect them in 95% proof alcohol, rinsed and...

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