Reeds 'n Stuff Contrabassoon Tip Profiler

The Reeds 'n Stuff Contrabassoon Tip Profiler is designed to remove cane off the lay of the blades of a clipped reed or a blank. The tip profiler removes wood from 1/2 to 3/4 of the reed blade, leaving the back as thick as the profiler leaves it, essentially doing a great deal of finishing of the reed except for specific choices of the reed maker to fine-tune the reed. The tube end of the reed is held on a mandrel with a black knob that is removable and has a dedicated location when not in use. An adjustment knob on top can help you customize the thickness of your finishing dimensions. A formed latch helps hold the reed in place so that it doesn't move when using the machine. The shape of your finishing profile has a plate that can be moved back a bit, but which can also be replaced with a different template. We have three templates in stock and you should choose one when you order the machine. The three choices are listed below. Also included is a locking screw that holds the mechanism in place and a hole to place the screw when using the machine. The tip profiler comes in a carrying case made of dense foam covered in stylish black nylon.

We still have some tip profilers with the old style of blade but can put the new circular blade on instead. Please make sure to select the new blade choice in the options if you want that on your machine.

Templates

KFH1 and KFH2

The templates #KFH1 and #KFH2 for contrabassoon are the big sisters of our #FG1 and #FG2 templates. The design of #KFH1 features a wide, robust heart area; #KFH2 is built with a narrower heart and pronounced side channels. #KFH2 offers a somewhat more direct attack with less effort required. Both templates are appropriate for use with common contrabassoon shapes (like K1 and K2) and produce a warm, round tone.

Tech Specs

Here is a table of setup measurements to help reset your tip profiling machine or set up a new template.