Player Embed Code: Download Embed Share Life is Like the Perfect Oboe Reed Defense.gov Feb. 13, 2020 | 2:23 She spends up to 18 hours a day on the quest for the perfect oboe reed. She crafts each one by hand. It’s by chance when she turns out one that’s perfect and can actually give you a glimpse into the soul of the person playing it — the perfect reed that is as flawed as life itself. Video by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Andrew