KGE Bassoon Reed price-under--15The KGE Bassoon Reed is a Medium strength bassoon reed made by KGE in Shanghai, the bassoon counterpart to their oboe range. Workshop made for consistency, with a noticeably warm sound through the lower and middle range of the instrument. Strong in the low and middle range The KGE bassoon reed is designed as an all rounder, but it's particularly responsive across the bassoon's lower and middle registers, where it produces a broad, warm sound. The
Slightly shorter overall length than European-style reeds (70mm finished vs 72mm) reflects the different scrape geometry
step up to our Intermediate
The sound & projection is good and we recomend this contra for a bassoonist who plays a several concerts a year on contra
The additional keywork is very easy to add to your bassoon just screw it onto the bassoon's crook key rod (see pictures for the placement) - there is no need to pay for an bassoon technician to fit this additional key
Spreads weight & reduces tension
using great value
Important: oboe socket size
The Winfield Brass NW-01 Oboe Staple 47mm is a new and exciting revolution in staples because there is so little in contact with the oboe apart from the two rubber bands
This is the "international" / "Professional" fingering chart system with no thumbplate
it is possible to damage the base or tip of the reed when trying to remove it
If you're not sure
The 'Bassoonist's Reed Doctor' book - can be used in conjunction with our bassoon reed adjusting guide to further aid your ability to adjust reeds
