Swift Bassoon Reed (Dance Macabre Thread)

Cane brand: Medir

Shape: Modified Rieger 13

Forming: Miller Marketing Pro Forming mandrel pins, parabolic taper with flat tips

Finishing: Rieger Tip Profiler, Template #1

Wire Measurements:

1st - 27.5mm (measured from butt of reed to top of wire)

2nd - 8mm (measured from center of 1st to center of 2nd wire)

3rd - 5mm (measured from butt of reed to center of wire)

All reeds undergo a thorough play testing and break in process. I play on every reed for one hour to assure it is sold in great condition. I only sell reeds that I myself would feel comfortable playing on, and I pass that expertise and familiarity on to my customers!

If your reed was somehow damaged during shipping, I will happily replace the reed. Please let me know within 24 hours of receiving your order by submitting through the "Contact Me" page with subject line "Damaged Reed".

If you have any *preferential* issues with the reed that you've received, please reach out through the "contact me" page, or consult the "REED ADJUSTING TIPS" dropdown for tips to adjust the feel of your reed.

Reed Anatomy Resource | Adjustment Tips

In my experience, even if you are not trained in adjusting reeds, you can still fine tune the feel of it with simple tools! All that is needed will be a pair of pliers and a fine-grit sandpaper (1500 grit is what I use). I recommend the procedures outlined above.