Handmade Professional Reed (B Line)

The B Line is a handmade-to-order oboe reed designed for oboists with 4+ years of experience who want pitch stability and a warm, covered tone.

Each reed is finished over multiple days, play-tested by Kevin on a professional Loree Royal oboe at A=440, then sanitized before shipping.

Who this reed is for

• Oboists with 4+ years of playing experience

• Players who prioritize very stable pitch and consistency

• Players who want a reed that can stay open and hold up over more hours of playtime

How it plays (B Line profile)

• Strength: Medium-Soft

• Shape: Wide

• Cane hardness: Hard

• Structure (spine + rails): Strong

• Pitch stability: Very stable

• Sound & feel: Warm, covered tone with strong stability

Note: The characteristics above are relative. As with all Manhattan Reeds, we prioritize a balanced mix of intonation, tone quality, response, and articulation across all registers.

What “handmade to order” means

This reed is not mass-produced. Each reed is:

1. handmade to order and finished across multiple days

2. play-tested on a professional setup (Loree Royal, A=440)

3. sanitized before it ships

Need it faster? Choose your speed option

• Standard: ships based on the current waitlist

• Priority: expedited processing (add-on)

• Emergency: next-day emergency service (add-on)

For current estimated timing, check the Waitlist Information page linked on this product.