Shalita New Sandia Pro Oboe Reed
$31.50
Handcrafted professional oboe reed by Joseph Shalita, Principal Oboist of the State of Mexico Symphony Orchestra. American long-scrape tradition. Warm tone with slightly more open response than the Black Label Pro. Ideal for professional players seeking flexibility and ease of response. Reeds are guaranteed against leaking and cracking due to defective cane only.
The Shalita New Sandia Pro is a handcrafted professional oboe reed offering a warm tone with slightly more open response than the Black Label Pro. Made by Joseph Shalita, Principal Oboist of the State of Mexico Symphony Orchestra since 2004, in the direct tradition of Marcel Tabuteau and the Philadelphia oboe school.
Playing Characteristics Resistance: Medium. Opening: Medium to slightly open. More immediate response than the Black Label Pro while maintaining professional tone quality. A good choice for players who want a professional reed with a more flexible feel.
Who It's For Professional oboists and advanced students who prefer a more open, responsive reed. Players performing solo repertoire, chamber music, or orchestral work who want a warm, centered tone with easy response.
Who It's Not For Beginning and intermediate players. If you're still developing embouchure control start with the Mimosa Student or Red Label Intermediate and work up.
The Maker Every New Sandia Pro is handmade by Joseph Shalita — 35+ years as a professional orchestral oboist, graduate of the Peabody Conservatory and Mannes College of Music, trained by Joseph Turner (Principal Oboe, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra) and John Ferrillo (Principal Oboe, Boston Symphony Orchestra). Not a factory reed. Hand-scraped to specification.
Want to learn to make reeds like these? See the complete American long-scrape course at makingoboereeds.com.
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