Brundage 2 Bassoon Shapers

The Brundage Shape is made by Fox. Fox Shapers are made of hardened aluminum, just more than 6 inches long, in two pieces held together at each end by a specially designed screw. Loosen the screws to create enough space for the soaked cane to be inserted gouged side up, center the cane, and then lock it down by tightening the screws. With a razor blade or hobby knife with the small triangular blade, remove cane from the widest parts of the shaper toward the narrowest parts. The shaper lies well in the hand for consistent shaping. One distinct advantage to the flat shapers is that one can shape 4-5 pieces at once, if your cutting blade is long enough.

We carry three Fox options: the Fox K, No. 2 and No. 3 Bassoon Shapers. There are a few subtle differences, and they are referenced in terms of the Knockenauer style of shape. The Knockenauer shape is one made entirely of curves of varying degrees: there is no truly straight portion however small. Both styles can be observed by placing a metal ruler against the shapers to see the straight and curved portions. We also carry one of Eric Arbiter's favorite shapers, the Christlieb Narrow Shape, and we carry George Sakakeeny's SVH shape.

The Sakakeeny and Brundage DB2 shapes are "modified Knochenauer" shapes which are still essentially a Knochenauer style, but they include a combination of straight and curved segments.

All shapers and shaper tips have a 30-day trial period. Compare several, choose one, and send back the rest for a full refund minus shipping. Returns after the 30-day trial period will be subject to a 10% restocking fee in addition to the cost of shipping, but must be returned in like new to new physical condition.