How To Make A Bassoon Reed From Start To Finish Part 1

This is my own way on how to make a bassoon reed from start to finish. Please keep in mind that everything in these videos can vary, depending on teacher preference, climate, and personal preference. Every bassoonist has different reeds, and thus a different way to make reeds. This video includes an overview on cane, shaping, profiling, scoring, forming, wrapping, and tip cutting. I do bevel, which is the process between forming and wrapping, but the video screwed up so I can’t include it. I am also a student, so I have much to learn as well. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected], or leave a comment below. Like & subscribe, and follow me on Instagram: @morganpracticesbassoon! Please enjoy!

Tools used in this video are as listed:
Cane Shaper: foxproducts.com/Bassoon-Shapers.dept
Cane holder (optional): my teacher made this for me
Knife: forrestsmusic.com/knivesandcutters.htm
Razor Blade: Amazon
Cane Profiling Machine: mdreedproducts.com/Bassoon-Reed-Profiler.html
Cane Scoring Easel (Optional): mmimports.com/product-category/bassoon-acccesso…
Needle Nose Pliers: Amazon
Forming Pin Mandrel: millermarketingco.com/productpages/mandrel/mand…
Forming Pins: millermarketingco.com/productpages/mandrel/mand…
Butcher Twine: Amazon
Wire: foxproducts.com/Reed-Wire.item
Reed Rack: mmimports.com/product-category/bassoon-acccesso…
Nail Polish: Your local grocery or beauty store
Thread: Forrests, Squirelly Stash, Midwest Musical Imports, just to name a few
Scalpel: Amazon
Blank Tip Cutter (guillotine): millermarketingco.com/productpages/tip%20cutter…