The bassoon is a woodwind instrument in the double reed family that plays music written in the bass and tenor clefs, and occasionally the treble. Appearing in its modern form in the 19th century, the bassoon figures prominently in orchestral, concert band, and chamber music literature. It is known for its distinctive tone color, wide range, variety of character, and agility.
Bassoon reeds are made from a common species of grass called Arundo Donax, or giant cane. This strong, lightweight fibrous plant has been used in a variety of applications and can grow to more than 30 feet tall! For bassoon reeds, the cane is harvested from plants at least 60 years old, with an outside diameter of about an inch.
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4 pieces of gouged, shaped and profiled cane: 2 standard profile. (1 Herzberg shape, 1 Rieger 1A shape) 2 Clip and Play lighter profile (1 Herzberg shape, 1 Rieger 1A shape) -
Kit includes: reamer, short mandrel, forming mandrel, arrow plaque, knife (double hollow ground), cutting block, pliers with hole, thread, wire, tool case and 3 pieces gouged, shaped and profiled cane. -
Basic supplies needed to play the bassoon:- 2 beginner bassoon reeds
- 1 silk swab
- 1 reed case (for 3 reeds)
- 1 reed soaker cup
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Hand finished bassoon reed for beginner to intermediate player. -
These reeds are individually hand crafted from carefully selected cane, to support the full range with relative ease of response and a pleasant characteristic sound. The shape is unique, but similar to Herzberg's, with a blade length averaging 27 mm from the shoulder and overall length of around 55 mm. No returns on reeds unless damaged in the mail. Damaged reeds must be returned within 7 days. Please email or call before returning. -
0.15 oz Tube of Cork grease -
These reeds are carefully selected for response, good intonation, and an easily produced tone. They are constructed using the Rieger 13 shape and measure approximately 28.5 mm from the top wire. No returns on reeds unless damaged in the mail. Damaged reeds must be returned within 7 days. Please email or call before returning. -
These reeds are made with the Herzberg shape. The tip on this shape is slightly narrower than most European shapes which allows for stable intonation throughout the range of the instrument. Additionally, the process of beveling helps with the production of high notes. -
These reed are made with cane that is gouged, shaped, and profiled by Clip & Play reeds, using the Herzberg shape. The Herzberg shape is a narrower shape which gives the reed stable intonation throughout the instrument's range. The reeds are thoroughly play tested for consistency in all aspects: intonation, response, resistance, etc. These reeds run on the slightly more resistant side of their stated strength. Finished with a hot glue turban, made with glitter and featuring different color combinations, each reed has a unique appearance. The turbans are meticulously made which makes them smooth & symmetrical. -
Hand gouged, shaped, profiled, and finished reeds from Gonzalez or Medir tube cane. These reeds are made in a Christlieb shape and hand wrapped with two different colors of cotton thread and natural, locally-sourced beeswax. No two wraps are the same. The shape gives them a beautiful singing quality with a warm, full round sound and even intonation. Medium strength reeds will play right away. Medium hard reeds will need to be broken in a little, but will ultimately last a little longer. No returns or exchanges on reeds. Reeds that break in the mail must be returned within 7 days. Please call or email first for return instructions. -
Water tight cup with lid for soaking reeds. Attaches to music stand so water won't spill. -
Silk swab with chain drop. -
Includes cloth wing joint drop swab and cloth boot pull swab. -
Bassoon Bocal Swab -
Fox Seat Strap With Hook. -
Bassoon Crutch -
3 x 3 inch polishing cloth to clean silver keys -
Bassoon Reed Adjustment Kit-Tools needed to adjust a finished bassoon reed. (With Knife)- Beveled knife
- Cutting Block
- Arrow Plaque
- Mandrel
- Pliers with wire cutters
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Bassoon Reed Adjustment Kit-Tools needed to adjust a finished bassoon reed. Safe to bring to school. Reed Geek/ no knife.- Reed Geek
- Cutting Block
- Arrow Plaque
- Pliers with wire cutter
- Mandrel
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Landwell Reed Knife -
Rigotti knife razor double hollow ground. -
Rigotti bevel edged knife -
The original Reed Geek, like all Reed Geeks, is manufactured 100% from scratch, made of the highest quality USA hard alloy. New medical grade, corrosion-resistant, edge-retention process.It possesses the original four crisp planing edges, two rail adjustors, the "pencil eraser" radius tip and the square back for scraping and profiling that users have found indispensable. Encased in our proprietary self-locking neoprene bag and case, this Geek will give its owner consistently great-playing reeds! -
The ReedGeek Special ZR is your all-encompassing reed tool for flattening reed tables accurately. It's the same as the "Classic" model but with an ergonomic stainless steel handle. With the Special ZR in hand, you’ll never have to worry about throwing out reeds that don’t work for you — you can fix them instead! You can use the Special ZR on natural cane and synthetic reeds as well as single and double reeds. This tool goes through a Chromium medical-grade process and features a high Rockwell hardness, which makes it exceptionally long lasting and corrosion resistant. With a square back scraper, a radius tip, and two rail adjusters, you now have the power to tweak and adjust your reeds till they function to your exact specifications. -
Arrow Plaque (bassoon) -
Deluxe ebony cutting block. -
Brass Wire (22 gauge) -
Fox Short Mandrel (bassoon) -
Fox Long Forming Mandrel (bassoon) -
Multi-fluted Spiral Reamer for bassoon reeds -
Fox Reamer (bassoon) -
Fox Combination Mandrel-reamer Tool (bassoon) -
Bassoon reed making pliers with forming hole -
Small wire cutters for bassoon and oboe reed making. -
Small needle nose pliers for bassoon and oboe reed making. -
Multicolored nylon thread / Pricing is per Spool -
200 yards, FF nylon thread. -
Large spools, but not too large to hold (300 yards). The gauge is very slightly thicker than FF. -
300 yards of high quality nylon thread. Perfect for bassoon reeds and works for oboe reeds too. Slightly thicker than FF. -
Medium soft: The medium soft bassoon reeds are made from Gonzalez tube cane, chosen carefully and hand split. They are hand gouged, profiled, and shaped with Rieger machines. The shape is a Rieger #2. They are wrapped in bright and colorful cotton thread. The final blade length is between 26mm and 27mm from the collar. These reeds play easily and immediately, and have a wonderful warm tone. Medium: The medium bassoon reeds are made from Vandoren tube cane, chosen carefully and hand split. They are hand gouged, profiled, and shaped with Rieger machines. The shape is a Rieger #2. They are wrapped in bright and colorful cotton thread. The final blade length is between 26mm and 27mm from the collar. These reeds will take a little time to break in, but will have longer life and a round, full sound. No returns on reeds unless damaged in the mail. Damaged reeds must be returned within 7 days. Please email or call before returning. -
Medium: These reeds are made from Rigotti cane and are shaped with a Miller #2 wide shape. These are solid, dependable reeds with a singing tone and quality intonation. Good response and sensitive, these reeds are versatile and offer excellent control. Medium Hard: These reeds are made from Rigotti cane are shaped with a Miller #2 wide shape. They have been proven to be of the highest quality and dependability. They have a sensitive attack and smooth flexibility in all passages, as well as excellent intonation and steady, complex tones. -
Made by Brundage -
Comes with wires and thread wrap. **This is an unfinished reed. If you don’t know how to make a bassoon reed, please do not buy this. No returns on reeds unless damaged in the mail. Damaged reeds must be returned within 7 days. Please email or call before returning. -
Leather reed case with foam holder, holds 3 reeds. -
pregouged bassoon cane -
Gouged Rigotti Bassoon Cane. Gouged at Singin' Dog on state of the art machine. -
Rigotti Gouged, Shaped and Profiled bassoon cane -
Gouged, shaped and profiled. From China. -
Gonzalez Bassoon Tube Cane 1 lb 25-26 diameter -
Lavoro bassoon tube cane 25-26 diameter -
Drying rack for 10 bassoon reeds with removable pins -
18 Pin Drying Board -
bassoon reed drying board 20 reeds -
Fox Mandrel (contrabassoon) -
Arrow Plaque (contrabassoon) -
Canvas Rollup Tool Case -
Tool case is beautifully made from black leather with plenty of room for all your tools (single size). -
Nylon Tool Case to hold oboe or bassoon reed making tools.(single)
