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Gouging Machine 1,785.00 €

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:59:14 +0100

Traditional Gouging Machine

Prof. Günther Passin considered reed-making an integral part of his pedagogical mission.
His demands and our expertise led to the modernization of traditional gougers.
Our machine is manufactured from one solid block of aluminum.
Because of that, all important functional parts are precisely positioned and guarantee accuracy.

The blade can be changed easily, and the modern eccentric positioner
replaces multiple screws for effortless adjustments.
The gouging thickness is adjusted by turning the graduated knob.
The click mechanism with its 5/1000 mm steps allows precise work.
An engraving shows in which direction to turn the knob.

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Passin	Reeds 'n Stuff	American Style	Industry

Cane cutting
With cane guillotine	With cane guillotine	With cane guillotine	–
Exchange beds
No exchangeable bed Available only in diameters 10; 10,5; 11; 12; 12,5 and 15 mm.	Exchange beds in diameters 10; 10,5; 10,7T; 11; 12; 12,5; 13; 14; 15 and 16 mm. Other diameters on request.	No exchangeable bed Available only in 11 mm diameter.	Exchange beds in diameters 10; 10,5; 10,7T; 11; 12; 12,5; 13; 14; 15 and 16 mm. Other diameters on request.
Spare blades

Traditional German Gouging machine blades.	Patented cylindrical blades. 3-ways usable.	An American style elliptical blade.	You can choose from: Traditional German Gouging machine blades; Patented cylindrical blades,3-ways usable; An American style elliptical blade.
Centering the gouge
Centered gouge	Centered gouge is factory-preset. Machine has an adjustment for W-gouge.	Centered gouge is factory-preset. Machine has an adjustment for W-gouge. Built-in precision system for adjusting the center of the gouge plus an attached micrometer.	Centered gouge is factory-preset. Machine has an adjustment for W-gouge.
Cane fixation
Two clamps Spring loaded bed end Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving	Two clamps Spring loaded bed end Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving	Two clamps Spring loaded bed end Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving	Vacuum fixation Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving
Dimension (WxDxH)
21 x 11 x 11 cm	26 x 11,7 x 12 cm	26,5 x 14,5 x 13,5 cm	67 x 35 x 32 cm
Weight
ca. 2,0 kg	ca. 2,5kg	ca. 2,6 kg	ca. 35,5 kg
Voltage
–	–	–	110 or 230 V
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Gouging Machine 1,771.91 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:20:55 +0100

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Gouging Machine from 1,849.26 €

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:35:28 +0100

The ultimate Machine for gouging your Cane.

The Reeds ‘n Stuff gouging machine is the ultimate machine for gouging your cane. Its newly designed cylindrical blade provides the most accurate cuts and a perfectly smooth surface. And an ingenious thickness adjustment keeps the blade centred at any settings.Forget all the problems you have heard about the old gouging machines. Changing the blades is now very easy, anyone can do it! No need to send the machine to a mechanic or back to the factory for adjustment - no more trouble after sharpening the blades.

Variety of bases and blades.

You can choose from a wide variety of bases and blades to gouge to the diameter of your choice, making the one machine for Oboe, Oboe d’amore, English horn and Baroque Oboes. Available in diameters Ø 10 / 10.5 / 11 / EH or Baroque Oboe.

A “change of clothes” for your cane

During the rainy season, reeds often get overly hard and out of control.
And in cold, dry winter air, they can close down excessively.
Changing the thickness of the gouge doesn't help much;
we recommend changing the relationship between the center and the sides.
A small replacement kit for our gouging machines can do just this,
helping you react to changing seasonal and weather conditions.

For the rainy season, we recommend gouging the sides somewhat thinner.
The standard with a REEDS 'N STUFF gouging machine
with a 10.5-mm bed is an 11.41-mm blade unit.
With the small replacement kit, you can exchange it for an 11.6-mm blade unit.

In the winter, we recommend thicker sides relative to the center.
With the small replacement kit, you can switch to an 11.3-mm blade unit
(on a machine with the standard 10.5-mm bed),
effectively converting your gouger to meet seasonal conditions.

You can perform these adjustments yourself in a few easy steps.

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Passin	Reeds 'n Stuff	American Style	Industry

Cane cutting
With cane guillotine	With cane guillotine	With cane guillotine	–
Exchange beds
No exchangeable bed Available only in diameters 10; 10,5; 11; 12; 12,5 and 15 mm.	Exchange beds in diameters 10; 10,5; 10,7T; 11; 12; 12,5; 13; 14; 15 and 16 mm. Other diameters on request.	No exchangeable bed Available only in 11 mm diameter.	Exchange beds in diameters 10; 10,5; 10,7T; 11; 12; 12,5; 13; 14; 15 and 16 mm. Other diameters on request.
Spare blades

Traditional German Gouging machine blades.	Patented cylindrical blades. 3-ways usable.	An American style elliptical blade.	You can choose from: Traditional German Gouging machine blades; Patented cylindrical blades,3-ways usable; An American style elliptical blade.
Centering the gouge
Centered gouge	Centered gouge is factory-preset. Machine has an adjustment for W-gouge.	Centered gouge is factory-preset. Machine has an adjustment for W-gouge. Built-in precision system for adjusting the center of the gouge plus an attached micrometer.	Centered gouge is factory-preset. Machine has an adjustment for W-gouge.
Cane fixation
Two clamps Spring loaded bed end Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving	Two clamps Spring loaded bed end Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving	Two clamps Spring loaded bed end Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving	Vacuum fixation Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving
Dimension (WxDxH)
21 x 11 x 11 cm	26 x 11,7 x 12 cm	26,5 x 14,5 x 13,5 cm	67 x 35 x 32 cm
Weight
ca. 2,0 kg	ca. 2,5kg	ca. 2,6 kg	ca. 35,5 kg
Voltage
–	–	–	110 or 230 V
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Small Exchange Set 488.18 €

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:28:37 +0100

You want to change the gouging results of your Reeds 'n Stuff gouging machine. In this set there are included a new blade, a new blade holder and a new cane holder as well as the screws. Please choose your requested size and feel free to contact us anytime for further help or comments.

Bigger blade size = thinner sides of the cane

Smaller blade size = thicker side of the cane

A change in blade diameter of 0.1mm will change the thickness at the sides of the gouge by about 0.01mm.

A “change of clothes” for your cane

You can perform these adjustments yourself in a few easy steps.

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Big Exchange Set 993.79 €

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 02:22:01 +0100

Great Exchange.

This is an Exchange Set for the Reeds 'n Stuff Gouging Machine with the Round Blade. You can switch your machine to a different cane diameter. Included are: 1x bed for the cane, 1x Round Blade, 1x Blade Holder & 1x Cane Holder and 1x the matching blade for the Guillotine.

Industrial Gouging Machine 16,493.40 €

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:24:49 +0200

efficient and precise.

Industrial gouging machine for professional reedmakers. For the efficient and precise production of large quantities of gouged cane. Industrial standard with vacuum fixation system.It is available for Oboe / Oboe d’ amore 10mm / 10.5 m / 11mm / for Englishorn12mm / 12.5 mm or for Baroque Oboe 14mm / 15 mm. You can switch your machine to a different cane diameter. There is an exchange set available.

Automatic

If you open the cover the machine will stop.

on and off and on.

Under the right hand cover the transmission is hiding. If you open the cover the machine will stop.

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Passin	Reeds 'n Stuff	American Style	Industry

Cane cutting
With cane guillotine	With cane guillotine	With cane guillotine	–
Exchange beds
No exchangeable bed Available only in diameters 10; 10,5; 11; 12; 12,5 and 15 mm.	Exchange beds in diameters 10; 10,5; 10,7T; 11; 12; 12,5; 13; 14; 15 and 16 mm. Other diameters on request.	No exchangeable bed Available only in 11 mm diameter.	Exchange beds in diameters 10; 10,5; 10,7T; 11; 12; 12,5; 13; 14; 15 and 16 mm. Other diameters on request.
Spare blades

Traditional German Gouging machine blades.	Patented cylindrical blades. 3-ways usable.	An American style elliptical blade.	You can choose from: Traditional German Gouging machine blades; Patented cylindrical blades,3-ways usable; An American style elliptical blade.
Centering the gouge
Centered gouge	Centered gouge is factory-preset. Machine has an adjustment for W-gouge.	Centered gouge is factory-preset. Machine has an adjustment for W-gouge. Built-in precision system for adjusting the center of the gouge plus an attached micrometer.	Centered gouge is factory-preset. Machine has an adjustment for W-gouge.
Cane fixation
Two clamps Spring loaded bed end Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving	Two clamps Spring loaded bed end Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving	Two clamps Spring loaded bed end Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving	Vacuum fixation Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving
Dimension (WxDxH)
21 x 11 x 11 cm	26 x 11,7 x 12 cm	26,5 x 14,5 x 13,5 cm	67 x 35 x 32 cm
Weight
ca. 2,0 kg	ca. 2,5kg	ca. 2,6 kg	ca. 35,5 kg
Voltage
–	–	–	110 or 230 V
Buy	Buy	Buy	Buy

Getting Started

In our personalized training session we will teach you everything there is to know about your machine, including how to use, clean, and maintain your new industrial machine.
In a relaxed atmosphere we will give you tips and tricks for daily use and answer all your questions. Take a look at our optimized workflows and get inspired by our innovative solutions.

We invite you to our workshop for a free half-day class to get acquainted with your new industrial reed making machine.

Gouging Machine 2,618.00 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:22:22 +0100

For American Style Reeds

The gouger is made for cane up to 11 mm. It has a 11mm bed.
An American style elliptical blade with a quick and fail-safe mechanism
is incorporated to change the blade.
This machine was co-designed by Udo Heng and Prof. Andrea Ridilla.
It is patented under the name of Miami University, and
with Andrea Ridilla and Reeds 'n Stuff as co-authors for 10 more years.

Precise.

Built-in precision system for adjusting the center of the gouge plus an attached mini-micrometer providing absolute accuracy and repeatability.

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Passin	Reeds 'n Stuff	American Style	Industry

Cane cutting
With cane guillotine	With cane guillotine	With cane guillotine	–
Exchange beds
No exchangeable bed Available only in diameters 10; 10,5; 11; 12; 12,5 and 15 mm.	Exchange beds in diameters 10; 10,5; 10,7T; 11; 12; 12,5; 13; 14; 15 and 16 mm. Other diameters on request.	No exchangeable bed Available only in 11 mm diameter.	Exchange beds in diameters 10; 10,5; 10,7T; 11; 12; 12,5; 13; 14; 15 and 16 mm. Other diameters on request.
Spare blades

Traditional German Gouging machine blades.	Patented cylindrical blades. 3-ways usable.	An American style elliptical blade.	You can choose from: Traditional German Gouging machine blades; Patented cylindrical blades,3-ways usable; An American style elliptical blade.
Centering the gouge
Centered gouge	Centered gouge is factory-preset. Machine has an adjustment for W-gouge.	Centered gouge is factory-preset. Machine has an adjustment for W-gouge. Built-in precision system for adjusting the center of the gouge plus an attached micrometer.	Centered gouge is factory-preset. Machine has an adjustment for W-gouge.
Cane fixation
Two clamps Spring loaded bed end Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving	Two clamps Spring loaded bed end Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving	Two clamps Spring loaded bed end Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving	Vacuum fixation Little teeth in bed ends to prevent cane from moving
Dimension (WxDxH)
21 x 11 x 11 cm	26 x 11,7 x 12 cm	26,5 x 14,5 x 13,5 cm	67 x 35 x 32 cm
Weight
ca. 2,0 kg	ca. 2,5kg	ca. 2,6 kg	ca. 35,5 kg
Voltage
–	–	–	110 or 230 V
Buy	Buy	Buy	Buy

Andrea Ridilla holds a Master of Music and a Bachelor of Music degree from The Juilliard School and a Bachelor of Music degree from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She is Principal Oboe of the Classical Music Festival in Eisendstadt, Austria and was Principal Oboe of the Festival International Echternach Orchestra in Luxembourg from 1991-2007. She is also Principal Oboe of the Middletown Symphony.

In her CD L’Amore Italiano, released on the Kleos label of Helicon Records, Andrea is featured soloist with the Sofia Philharmonic in Bulgaria under conductor Ricardo Averbach. With Udo Heng of Reeds ‘n Stuff in Annaberg, Germany, she is co-designer of the Ridilla-Heng gouging machine, which is patented in the United States.

What or who were your early passions and influences?

My earliest influence was my family. As the 3rd of 4 children, I grew up listening to music all day in the home, listening to my siblings practice and attending their many concerts.

My primary oboe teacher, with whom I studied for 5 years before college, was Dr. Robert Lloyd, graduate of The Juilliard School in NYC where he studied with Harold Gomberg, Principal Oboe of the NY Philharmonic.

I am a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where I was a student of James Caldwell. I also earned both a Bachelor and Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School where I studied with Robert and Sara Lambert Bloom.

Could you tell us a little bit about your primary instruments?

I play an F. Lorée (Paris) 125 model oboe. I am crazy about this oboe for its myriad color possibilities and its tonal focus. I also own a Lorée English horn and Oboe d'amore. I play piano and frequently accompany my students in lessons.

You co-designed the Ridilla Oboe Gouging Machine with Udo Heng. Any anecdotes you would like to share about the product development process?

It was a distinct privilege to work with Mr. Heng on the Ridilla Gouging Machine. After having received substantial grant assistance from Miami University Faculty Research Funding, I began my research in 1999 at the Instrumentation Lab at Miami University. With Miami scientists, I designed the blade curve that I was seeking.

I approached Mr. Heng with the results of my research in 2002 in Banff, Canada at the International Double Reed Society Conference. He accepted my proposal to create a machine together. I went back and forth to Germany several times until we came to a product that met both of our standards. The best lesson I learned from him, in the middle of frustration, was "Andrea, there is a reason for everything!" — a calming statement!

Mr. Heng often says I approached him when he was a nobody and trusted in him. We all know he was never a "nobody," but he certainly is "somebody" now. Every serious double reed player the world over knows the name, Reeds 'n Stuff and the expertly crafted precision reedmaking tools created by Udo Heng. He has excellent business acumen, creativity, passion and compassion. He has become a trusted friend.

What do you enjoy doing besides playing the oboe?

Of course, I am passionate about reedmaking and could sit for hours on end at the reed table. I view myself as a sculptor trying to bring a piece of grass back to life—a life more beautiful than it ever knew.

I am athletic. I bike and ski and have been on Miami University's Faculty Master's Swim Team. I am proud of my 1st Prize in the Women's 50-meter Breaststroke. I am passionate about culture; I teach a 3-week course in Rome and Florence, Italy each July for Miami University students about the art, civilization and culture of these two fascinating cities. I also am passionate about opera, which inspires me as an oboist. I teach an Honors course each year at Miami University, “Discovering Italian Opera",which includes a trip to see an opera at the MET in NYC. I adore foreign languages, especially French. I take every opportunity to spend time in Europe to improve both my French and Italian.

What would you say are the most important approaches to introducing beginners to learning the oboe?

Begin with an excellent oboe. Look for an oboe that has a reliable mechanism, a true scale and a good tone. You are training the ear first and playing the oboe second. For beginners, locating a used Lorée, perhaps purchased from a college student who is upgrading, is preferable to having the parents purchase a new instrument that is student-oriented. A professional oboe will contribute enormously to the early processes and will retain resale value. Next, use consistent reeds every day; therefore find a good teacher. The "teach yourself" method of oboe playing is a recipe for bad habits. Practice, scales, études and sight-reading every day. If you are a teacher, from the very beginning add the assignment to play familiar melodies from the classical repertoire, even if you have to notate them in a simpler meter for youngsters to be able to read. As the great Bobby McFerrin advises, always have the student play a melody of choice each week "by ear," eliminating the barrier of notation that, sadly, often lasts a lifetime. (Notated music famously does not look at all like it sounds.) Primarily, strive to be a musician and not a technician.

Unlike the academic calendar, music is a 12 month proposition. I recommend that students attend summer music festivals all summer long from as early as age 12 onwards. The secret: the more you play, the better you play!

Anything else you would like to add?

I encourage students to listen; all oboe playing begins with a sound concept that speaks to us through the ear. And oboe playing is a living, breathing art form evolving every day. I am inspired by the excitement that Liang Wang, Chinese-American Principal Oboe of the New York Philharmonic has brought to the world of American oboe playing through his total mastery of the oboe and his profound insights into reedmaking. His talent for making music on the oboe is at a level seen rarely --occurring perhaps at most once-in-a-generation. I recently spent an afternoon with him in his studio in NYC. He humbly acknowledges the world-class education he received in the US expressing his gratitude for the opportunities that he earned in America from a very early age. Liang and I share the same lineage of teaching, having both studied with Sara Lambert Bloom and so, we communicate on the same wavelength. Liang is truly on the cutting edge of oboe playing. His tone is unique—warm, velvety and expressive. And he is kind and generous, witty and warm, respectful and trustworthy—a "mensch" as some would say.

I am proud to know him and especially, to gain his insights into his world of oboe playing. In addition to his passion to teach and to mentor the next generation, Liang is a world ambassador for wind music and for cross-cultural connections.

In April 2012, Andrea was guest artist at the Moscow Conservatory of Music and the St. Petersburg Conservatory of Music performing, giving oboe masterclasses, and reedmaking masterclasses. In March 2012, she was the guest oboe professor at the 3rd Encuentro of the Asociación de Doble Caña of Seville, Spain. In 2010, she appeared as soloist at the Musica no Museu Festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as well as concerto soloist with the Quito Orquesta da Camera in Ecuador. She has also been concerto soloist with the Guayaquil Symphony Orchestra in Ecuador, the Festival Echternach in Luxembourg, the Moselle Music Festival in Germany, the Classical Music Festival Orchestra in Austria, the Westmoreland Symphony, and the Ashland Symphony. She has been a guest performer in several concerts with Camerata Pacifica in Santa Barbara, California. She has performed solo recitals throughout Italy: in Rome, Florence, Turin, and Pisa. She won the top prize for winds at the Munich Preliminaries of the Torneo Internazionale di Musica Competition, and was one of six international soloists invited to Rome in May 1998.

She was awarded fellowships to Tanglewood, Yale at Norfolk, and the Music Academy of the West. Prior to her appointment at Miami University, she served as principal oboe with the Las Vegas Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, and the National Orchestra of New York. She has been on the faculties of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the New York State Summer School for the Arts at Saratoga. Her oboe teachers have included Robert and Sara Lambert Bloom, Louis Rosenblatt, Allan Vogel and James Caldwell. She studied reedmaking and gouging with Joseph Robinson, and took perfection classes with Hansjörg Schellenberger, and Maurice Bourgue.

Source: forkedf.com, May 13th 2016

Reeds 'n Stuff/Oboe/Reed Making Machines/Gouging products

Gouging Machine 1,785.00 €

Traditional Gouging Machine

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FAQ

Gouging Machine 1,771.91 €

How to ...

Gouging Machine from 1,849.26 €

The ultimate Machine for gouging your Cane.

Variety of bases and blades.

A “change of clothes” for your cane

Compare Our Gouging Machines

FAQ

Small Exchange Set 488.18 €

A “change of clothes” for your cane

Big Exchange Set 993.79 €

Great Exchange.

Industrial Gouging Machine 16,493.40 €

efficient and precise.

Automatic

on and off and on.

Compare Our Gouging Machines

Getting Started

Gouging Machine 2,618.00 €

For American Style Reeds

Precise.

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Andrea Ridilla