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.
Synthetic Oboe Reed made by Rigotti of France. The entire reed is made of synthetic materials and is therefore (according to the manufacturer) stable in pitch and structure. This is a great reed for beginners, and for school music programs …
From renowned manufacturer of reed making tools, this Shaper Handle, by Chiarugi is the best tool in your reed making kit! It easily holds the shaper tip you are using to shape the cane during reed making. It also allows the shaper tip to be changed easily, so you can have a range of reed shapes to choose from! Reed shaper tips sold separately. This tool is suitable to hold both bassoon, cor anglais and oboe reed shaper tips.
French grown, this beautiful creamy cane is used worldwide by many manufacturers. Available as gouged only or gouged and shaped
This cane is grown around the Gulf of Saint-Tropez (PACA region). Gouged or Gouged and Shaped cane from the French growing fields! Like a lovely glass of fine french wine, or fruit confit this cane is what we think when …
