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

• 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	Blade Length: 28mm from 1st wireBlade Length: 29mm from 1st wire
		$140.00 per 10	Blade Length: 28mm from 1st wireBlade Length: 29mm from 1st wire