Shaped Cane

While most cane is grown and harvested in the Var region of France, Medir comes from the Catalonia region of Spain. This cane is a great medium strength cane with a darker golden color and some marbling in coloration. The cane is medium-walled with moderate vascular bundles. Reeds finished on Medir cane have a focused, rich sound. A very popular choice for climates that have a higher humidity.

Grown in the Grimaud region of France, Marion cane has a beautiful dark golden color, smooth texture, with some marbling. We would qualify this cane as a medium-hard to hard cane with very thick walls, tight vascular bundles, and also very dense in weight. The tubes are generally very straight. Finished reeds have a warm, rich sound and are very focused. Recommended for all climates and elevations.

A narrower shape, no dramatic widening between the bottom to the tip. Less wide at the top, allows for more pitch stability, especially in the higher register with less embouchure assistance. Perhaps the most popular shape used amongst oboists.

A wider shape, more of a dramatic widening from the bottom to the tip. Wider at the top compared to the bottom, allowing for more vibration to flow through the tip. Less common shape, but very good for long practice sessions and work on the “air to embouchure” relationship.