Handmade Professional Reed (B Line)

Note: B Line reeds will be temporarily out of stock for the months of October and November as we fix our profiler. We appreciate everyone's understanding and patience.  

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.