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Blank/Unfinished Bassoon Reeds

Unfinished bassoon reeds so you can finish them to your specifications.
Blank Reed Length: 60mm ; Tube: 30mm ; Blade: 30mm


Recommendation for Reed Finishing
  • Ream if necessary.
  • Soak blank for 2-3 minutes.
  • If the tip is closed, gently squeeze the first wire from side to side with pliers. The opening of the blank should be about the width of a dime.
  • If the wires are loose, tighten the first 2 wires so they are snug. Be careful not to over tighten, you don�t want to change the shape of the cane under the wires or significantly change the tip opening.
  • Clip the tip. Suggested First Cut : 29mm from first wire.
  • Clean/ remove excess cane from the collar of the reed with a razor blade or exacto knife.
  • Carve the thumbnail, lightly file the sides and do minimal scraping/ filing to the back of the reed.
  • Allow the reed to sit for a couple days before testing and removing any more cane.
  • Test the reed.
  • If the pitch is flat or the E and or C# in the staff are unstable, check if the wires are loose.
  • If the wires are loose, tighten them. If the wires are snug, clip the tip in .5mm increments until the pitch is stable.
Standard Blank
Unfinished

Rieger 1A Shape

Ships in 1-2 weeks
$12.00 ea

$112.00
per 10

Cut to length and tip profiled

Rieger 1A Shape

Ships in 1-2 weeks
$15.00 ea

$140.00
per 10

Reed Shape Measurements       Measurements taken from dry cane
Distance from Fold At Fold 15mm 30mm/ collar 45mm 60mm /butt
Width 15.5mm 12mm 9mm 8.8mm 9.4mm


Specific Cane Blanks and Blanks in Other Shapes
Will be listed as they become available.



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