Manufacturer’s description (edited):
Premium oboe reeds are made of the finest select cane from the fertile Var region of southeastern France. Their long-scraped (American style), profiled blades, are machined to .004 of an inch at the tip, and feature distinct spines and heart lines, the criteria by which professional reeds are judged.
Also available:
260M medium, unwired
Manufacturer’s website: conn-selmer.eu
Many professional oboists make their own reeds, but the process requires skill and specialist tools. Most novice oboe players begin by using medium-soft commercially produced reeds, progressing to harder ones as their technique develops. Reeds may be wired or unwired; the wire stabilises the reed opening and the choice between wired or unwired tends to be a matter of personal preference.