Reeds and Reed Adjusting Tools
The following list includes recommended reeds and the supplies needed to adjust reeds. Choose one of the brands listed for each item type.
Reeds
Reed Cases
- 6-Reed Bassoon Reed Cases - Hygrocase, Harris, or Reeds 'n Stuff
- 10-Reed Bassoon Reed Cases - Ones with ribbon-style reed holders
- 20-Reed Bassoon Reed Cases - Oboes.ch Brand Reed Cases
Tools
- Reed Sealing Tape - Teflon Tape
- Plaques - Rieger red and clear Plaques OR Reeds 'n Stuff colored and clear plaques
- Holding Mandrel - Rieger Holding Mandrel
- Knife - Landwell Double Hollow Ground Knife
- Files - EZE-Lap Diamond Files
- Pliers - Rieger Bassoon Pliers
- Tip Cutter - Andante e Rondò Tip Cutter
- Clear Nail Polish - Clear Nail Polish, .5 oz bottle for resealing the thread
- Wire - 22 or 21 gauge wire
- Sharpening Stone - EZE-Lap 2"x4" Diamond Stone
