Bonazza Deluxe Oboe Staples

Bonazza Deluxe Oboe Staples, 47mm, in brass or silver plate. Silver-plating has a gentler sound than nickel silver which doesn't actually contain any silver.

The tops of the staples are shown so that the shape of the oval can be seen. There is some variation from staple to staple.

Bonazza staples fit on the Rigotti, Le Roseaux Chantant 1, and the Marigaux 1 mandrels. Additionally, the Le Roseau Chantant 2 fits snuggly, but it will round the staple tip a bit.

• Country – made in Italy
• Cork – natural cork, 29-30mm long
• Wall Thickness – medium-thin walls stay the same from top to bottom (.23mm)
• Metal Type – only available in silver-plate (a small amount of brass left at our shop)
• Tip Area – almost the same as Glotin staples and close to Guercio AM
• Base Area – 19.06mm² (4.93mm diameter), same as Guercio AM
• Tip Shape – on the flatter side
• Mandrel – no Mandrel (Fits on Rigotti, Le Roseau Chantant 1, and Marigaux 1)

These mandrels are all quite different from each other. It appears that the Bonazza Deluxe staple has an interior section that holds each of these mandrels so that the top of the staple is flush with the tip of the mandrel. While they look like they fit, the fit is not precise. Additionally, the Le Roseau Chantant 2 fits snuggly, but it will round the staple tip a bit.

For extensive information on choosing oboe staples, read our Oboe Staples Guide, How to Select Your Oboe Staple