Blackwood reeds (5)

I believe the answer is:

oboes

(Other definitions for oboes that I've seen before include "Woodwind instruments" , "noted producers" , "Wind instruments" , "Parts of orchestra" , "Reed instruments" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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