does anyone know of a reed making book??and can you buy the cane already cut u just need to put it together? how much is all the cuting tools for the cane isn`t it like 500$ or something

My gouger cost $500, but most start about $900, I got mine at a steal because it was deadstock.

yes, you can buy cane already gouged. I`ve got some links on my website that are for vendors that sell both gouged & gouged & shaped cane.

http://samantha.carrotware.com/default.aspx?tag=oboes

Your best bet is to get started with a reed maker`s kit (most double reed shops offer kits from $60-$120 depending on what is included) and then purchase more cane as needed. Stick with a common shape like one of the Gilbert or Westwind ones so if you have to change vendors you can continue to get cane in the shape you are used to.

I recomend either "The Art of Oboe Playing" by Sprenkle/Ledet or "The Oboe Reed Book" by Jay Light both can be found here: http://www.mmimports.com/Catalog.cfm?Action=ShowProducts&LowCategoryID=71

i was having privite oboe lessons and on my last one she started to teach me how to make oboe reeds, but i only put the string on which took me about 10 min nad it lookded kind of depressing and i didn`t carve it yet but i think i know how to carve it by looking at things on the internet

You are wise to start making your own oboe reeds! I run my own handmade professional oboe reed company (mklreeds.com) and also another site with tons of info about reeds and oboe playing. We are just about to release our Beginning Reed Maker's manual- complete with videos you can watch on the web and a workbook to ensure you learn the basics well. Go check out http://www.oboespace.com and see what you can learn. Most of the articles and info are completely free. Good luck!

You are wise to start making your own oboe reeds! I run my own handmade professional oboe reed company (mklreeds.com) and also another site with tons of info about reeds and oboe playing. We are just about to release our Beginning Reed Maker's manual- complete with videos you can watch on the web and a workbook to ensure you learn the basics well. Go check out http://www.oboespace.com and see what you can learn. Most of the articles and info are completely free. Good luck!