Handmade Oboe Reeds - Set of 2. <Reed Specifications> Cane: High-quality European cane used Pitch (A): 442Hz First, please choose whether the reeds are for beginners or experienced players. <For Beginners> If you are purchasing for a beginner, please specify "for beginners" and the "instrument used." <For Experienced Players> The staple is a crucial part, often considered an integral part of the instrument. Furthermore, there is an compatibility between staples and instruments. Please select your staple based on the recommendations below. Experienced players can choose from the following three types of staples: YC: Chiarugi 46mm Recommended instruments: Rigoutat, Loree, Buffet Crampon, Fox, Marigaux, etc. YG: Guercio D12 46mm Recommended instruments: Marigaux, Yamaha, Mönnig, etc. YM: Guercio GC1 46mm Recommended instruments: Marigaux (same shape as Marigaux's Marigaux 2 staple, but with 35% copper content in the metal part) *For Marigaux Users: Staple Selection Advice* You can choose from the three types of staples listed above for Marigaux instruments. The tone colors, in my personal opinion, are as follows: YG: Full, round tone YC: More focused tone than YG YM: Soft, full tone Please try them out to find your favorite. If you don't mind, please provide the following information, which will be helpful for reed making: 1) Years of oboe experience 2) Instrument used (manufacturer, model number) 3) Reed preference a) Ease of blowing (harder, normal, easier) b) Tone color (round, sharp, normal) 4) Staple selection: Please specify YC, YG, or YM. If no specification is made, we will make them with YC. My instrument: Marigaux 29/910 *Minor requests can be accommodated. *Reeds will be shipped in a carrying case. *Prices have been revised due to increased material costs.*