Prestini Brass Oboe Staples

• Country – made in America by Prestini International Corporation
• Manufacturing Process – CNC Lathe, not extruded
• Cork – natural cork from Portugal, 29.5 – 30.5mm long, and synthetic cork
• Wall Thickness – thin walls increasing to a slightly thicker base (.17mm increasing to .22mm)
• Metal Type – available in brass or nickel silver
• Tip Area – average, same as Bonazza Deluxe, but very close to Lorée regular
• Base Area – 18.67mm² (4.88mm diameter), larger-average, same as Chiarugi 2+
• Tip Shape – round-average, similar to Lorée regular
• Volume – large-average, same as Chiarugi 5 and similar to Lorée AK
• Taper – angled (high end of average), very similar to Pisoni
• Mandrel – these are made to fit a Lorée or Rigotti mandrel

Started in 1890, the Prestini brand is now in its third generation. Giuseppe Prestini II took over the company in 1981 and established the U.S. location in Nogales, AZ. Though their measurements don’t line up perfectly, they are intended by Prestini to fit perfectly onto Lorée mandrels, and they do appear to fit well. Having very thin walls gives them a light sound and very low resistance which is desirable for student reeds.

For extensive information on choosing oboe staples, read our Oboe Staples Guide, How to Select Your Oboe Staple