Winfield Continental Oboe Reed in Medium strength, hand-finished UK oboe reed with continental scrape and green thread binding

Winfield Continental Oboe Reed (Medium)

Name: Winfield Continental Oboe Reed (Medium)
Brand: Winfield
SKU: WINCONOBO
Price: 37.0 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.49 (35 reviews)

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Our Winfield Continental Oboe Reed is the heavier-feeling, warmer-toned sibling of our Winfield Standard. The continental scrape preserves a touch more cane at the heart of the reed, which gives it a richer, warmer sound and a little extra resistance for the player who wants something to push against in read more...

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Product Description

A warmer voice with more body

If you find the Winfield Standard a touch on the bright side, the Continental is the answer. The same workshop, the same cane, but with a different scrape geometry that shifts the tonal balance toward warmth and depth. It's a popular choice for players who lean toward the Continental European sound rather than the brighter British orchestral character, think of it as the difference between a French and a UK conservatoire style.

More resistance, more control

The extra cane at the heart adds a little resistance compared to the Standard. That's not weight for the sake of it, it gives you something to lean against during long phrases, sustained notes, and dynamic shapes. Some players find this makes intonation easier in the awkward corners of the instrument; others use it to project further in larger ensembles.

At a glance

Instrument: Oboe
Strength: Medium
Best for: Players wanting a warmer, more resistant reed with a Continental European character
Features: Continental scrape (more cane at the heart), distinctive green thread binding
Made: Hand-finished in the UK by a professional oboist with BBC orchestral experience

Where it sits in the range

A character variant of our standard Winfield line. Compare to the brighter, more responsive Winfield Standard, or step up to the Winfield Professional Gold Staple or Brass Staple for advanced playing. Or browse our full oboe reed range.

Disappointed with Product Quality and Customer Service

Upon arrival, the reeds were far too free-blowing, and one had a defective staple where the cork extended past the end of the staple. This raises concerns about whether any quality checks were carried out before shipping.
I contacted Crook and Staple through their online chat function but received no response. I then followed up via email, yet there has still been no reply. Given this experience, I would not recommend this company and will not be using them again.

Repeat orders

Have found ordering reeds easy every time. No problems, communication is clear and delivery is reliable. What more would anyone want. Thanks Crook & Staple

Winfield Continental Oboe Reed

A great reed that is easy to play and sounds great. I definitely recommend it.

(From the buyer's daughter who the reeds were bought for)
I love the reeds so much - they're super well made and work incredible. When I tried to work them in, I realized that they were a little too hard for the level that I'm at, but I 100% recommend them and will be buying a couple different types to see what works best for me

Winfield Continental Oboe Reed

I’ve had a number of Winfield Continental reeds now from Crook & Staple. I have always found the reeds to play well, produce a good sound and tone. There is sometimes a difference in the hardness of the scrape which can take some reeds longer to be playable. I will continue to buy these reeds

50/50

Started back playing again. Ordered a new oboe and thought I would try the Winfield reed, it looked so interesting. Shipping took far longer than i anticipated and the reed leaks. Better luck next time I hope.

Great quality reeds

I always order more than one Reed at a time expecting to get one I like in the batch. Of this batch of three, all are very playable and although different (as expected) all very good quality.
Thank you for helping me to get back into playing with some reeds that will help me to make a great tone!

Wintield continental reed

A couple of these have been excellent. Great tone, easy to play and in tune in all registers. But I've also had a couple which i couldn't play at all. More consistency would be appreciated.

Excellent product

High quality and all useable reeds. Will be ordering again.

Fantastic service

My son needed a new reed and was really pleased with this one. Excellent hand delivery service and really friendly people :relaxed:️

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Beautiful reeds

I have used Urbach reeds for 50 years and I love them . The cane is far superior to other makes . Usually come ready to blow , just slight wire adjustment.

Excellent, stable reeds

These reeds are well made and playable straight out of the box. Good attack at the bottom but also maintaining a good tone in the tenor register.

Disappointed product

Didn’t get a chance to use it as it split when soaking. The packaging was horrific and when I tried to reach out to return and have another sent, it kept me going in loops. I wanted to try this product and I’m really disappointed in the product and company. For the price, I was hoping it would be better. Will not order from here again.

Great reed.

The Alaw Reed played great straight out of the package. Good tone and the low notes popped out fantastically and easily. Upper register played well with good pitch.

Work well

Diamond stones work well to keep my reed knife sharp.

Alaw bassoon reed a success

Very pleased with my new Alaw reed. Good tone and controllabillity.
Pitching accurately required a bit of getting used to at first but it now behaves very well excellent sound :and responsive .

A wonderful reed!

This is a fabulous reed. After its initial soak, it has always played immediately from the case. It produces a mellow, rather than a bright, sound - and that is my preference. The low notes are as easy to play (even quietly) as I have ever experienced in a reed. I will definitely be buying this reed again.

Good.

C&S "professional" reeds are not usually available so I bought this Argento six months ago. I liked it better than Alaw and Urbach, in fact it was so good I just bought another. The new one is every bit as good. No adjustment was needed, it worked well immediately.

Played beautifully straight out of the box

Very pleased with these, not too resistent or hard but also not too reedy/easy, just right for me with a good tone on a loree cor.

Fantastic reed

So relieved to find a reed that works for me. Fairly free blowing but with good depth of tone and stability. Good to go straight from the box. Perfect for me right now. Praying they remain consistent with their production. Very happy so far. Have bought several. Happy days.

Winfield Continental Oboe Reed (Medium)

Product Description

A warmer voice with more body

More resistance, more control

At a glance

Where it sits in the range

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Winfield Continental Oboe Reed (Medium)

Product Description

A warmer voice with more body

More resistance, more control

At a glance

Where it sits in the range

Customer Reviews

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