In this book David Werner tackles the commonly heard complaint of oboists, who, even as experienced reed-makers, seek to further improve the reed, finding methods and solutions to produce a truly personal reed. A detailed comparison of reed-making machines, methods and measurements is supplemented by descriptions of their effects on the properties of the reed. The easy to read and understand style encourages the oboist into experimentation. David Werner's book fills a gap in the currently available reed-making literature.
