Like a car owner learning to undertake some basic car maintenance, such as replacing wiper blades, or changing a tyre! Some basic knowhow will enhance your playing experience. And it’s never too early (or too late) to start! The good news is that, when you can adjust your reeds (even to a basic level) you will save money, you’ll have more freedom and more confidence in your ability as a musician.
Bassoon plaques are used to protect the fine blades of your bassoon reed when you are shaping/sanding or adjusting your reeds. Adjusting reeds is an important part of the skill of playing bassoon, and small adjustments can make a difference. To avoid damaging a reed during adjusting, a bassoon reed plaque is essential. it provides a platform to work on each blade of your reed separately and protects the delicate tip of the reed. Click here to see a bassoon plaque in action!
Hand-crafted moulded metal plaque. Dimensions: 20 x 38 mm. Thickness: 2 mm
Hand-crafted moulded metal plaque. Dimensions: 20 x 47 mm. Thickness: 2,3 mm
Hand-crafted moulded and burnished steel spring bassoon reed making plaque by the experts in reed making tools, Chiarugi. Dimensions: 25 x 60 mm. Thickness: 0.45 mm.
