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Straight Shaper GATT 220.15 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:19 +0100

Pre-war class

This shaper is a copy of an out-of-production shaper used by Martin Gatt, professor of Bassoon at the Royal College of Music in London.

Durable & Precise

Our Straight Shapers are made from carefully selected materials and finely finished. Through a hardness treatment tailored to their size and intended use, they offer high shape stability, precision, and durability. This ensures comfortable and controlled operation, consistently delivering precise results.

The pair of engraved lines on the sides mark the narrowest point of the shape and are an important tool for precise shaping. For optimal shape transfer, shape from both sides towards this narrowest point.

The outermost lines are to help center shorter cane (118 mm for bassoon, 148 mm for contrabassoon).

Thanks to the silicone tips, both gouged and profiled cane can be shaped.
The silicone tips secure the thinner parts of the profiled cane in the center and prevent the cane from slipping.

The silicone tips can be removed and replaced as desired, especially when shaping unprofiled cane.

Variety of Shapes

Our range of handheld pattern cutters impresses with an extraordinary variety of shapes. From classic profiles to custom special shapes, the different contours and designs provide precise results and maximum creative freedom.

View all handheld pattern cutters

Reed Cleaner 31.20 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:22:00 +0100

Clean – inside and out

We've all been there: a reed that worked fantastically last week is dull today and doesn't quite vibrate right. Then we look on the inside and it's ... less than clean. We scrape the gunk out of our reeds, but in the process break a corner or cause a split in the tip.

Or we need to try one of our student's reeds, but we're pretty sure they didn't brush their teeth before their lesson and aren't in the mood to have someone else's lunch leftovers in our own instrument.

The Reed Cleaner offers an intuitive way to clean your reeds in seconds, while keeping the reed intact.

Simply place the reed firmly in the Reed Cleaner.

Hold the wide end against the faucet.Turn on the water and watch all the unmentionables inside your reed wash down the drain. Now your reed is ready to go!

Journal 5.34 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:22:02 +0100

Record. Compare. Improve. Share.

The R’S Reed Journal is the ideal tool for documenting your reed-making process. Record essential measurements, compare reeds at a glance, and preserve your favorite designs for future use.

– Structured fields for all important data points
– Integrated graph for profile or thickness measurements
– Space for personal notes on playability, tone, response, or whatever unique observations matter to you.

Perfect for students, teachers, and professionals alike - the Reed Journal helps you track, refine, and share your reed-making progress with ease.

Reed Cleaner 31.20 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:22:00 +0100

Clean – inside and out

The Reed Cleaner offers an intuitive way to clean your reeds in seconds, while keeping the reed intact.

Simply place the reed firmly on the Reed Cleaner.

Hold the wide end against the faucet. Turn on the water and watch all the unmentionables inside your reed wash down the drain. Now your reed is ready to go!

Metric Tongue 38.00 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:23:20 +0100

New

Curved

The newly designed tongue is slightly curved.
This enables precise measurement results along the entire blade.

New

Highly Accurate

The new side contour at the tip of the tongue tapers towards the front to allow pinpoint measurements on the sides of the tube.

For Upgrading

The new tongue is also available separately so it can be installed in your dial indicator.

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Swap It Out

Learn how to do so on the Support page.

Octave Insert Remover R'S 54.93 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:21 +0100

Safe and Sound

The hardened tips retract fully into the sleek, ergonomic handle for safe storage, protecting both the tips and your toolbag.

The swiveling end cap allows you to exert a constant pressure while adjusting. No more slip-outs!

The tip is fully adjustable, making it compatible with all models of octave inserts. Durable, portable, and crafted for reliability - because your oboe deserves the best.

Reed Soaker R'S 38.98 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:23 +0100

Water Where You Need It

Our newly developed stainless steel reed soaker can be sealed tightly – for safe transport without leaks. Thanks to two magnets, it adheres reliably to any ferromagnetic surface. Ideal for soaking your reeds – whether on the road, on stage, or at home.

Snappy

Simply click the lid into the bottom and attach the reed soaker to your music stand, or simply set it down.

Watertight

A sealing ring ensures that the reed soaker closes securely. To do this, simply click the lid into place. This allows you to take your water with you wherever you go.

Magnetic

The magnets ensure that the reed soaker adheres firmly and securely to the steel parts of the music stand.

Accessory Box 23.99 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:12 +0100

All Together Now

This nifty accessory box helps organize all your extras for the oboe family shaping machine. It is designed to hold a pair of blades and handles, as well as the tool to adjust the blades and up to 3 shapes.

Perfect for schools where each student can have their own blades and shapes without having to purchase an entire machine, as well as those who would like to keep their accessories more organized.

This box will hold shapes of all sizes of the oboe family.

Forming Mandrel US 24.89 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:16 +0100

Inspired by a Master

This forming mandrel is inspired by the forming mandrels designed by Don Christlieb. This new version, similar to the original design, pairs perfectly with the Herzberg shape but works equally well with most shapes.

The mandrel includes several engraved lines: one which marks a recommended position for forming the tube, and one which marks a recommended position after beveling. The mandrel has also been extended to include a third line for contrabassoon reeds.

Ergonomic

The ergonomic wooden handle of our reed making tools provides
for ease of use and is made of oiled beechwood.

Forming Mandrel US COMPACT 24.89 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:16 +0100

Inspired by a Master

Ergonomic

The ergonomic wooden handle of our reed making tools provides
for ease of use and is made of oiled beechwood.

Sharpening Stone MISSARKA BLUE 35.34 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:15 +0100

On Point

These MISSARKA sharpening stones are perfect for taking care of your reed making tools. Whether you are looking to keep your blade sharp, or need to bring an old blade back to life, the MISSARKA stones have you covered.

The MISSARKA ULTRA stone is a fine grit (F1000/JIS3000) stone that is perfect for keeping the edge of your knives and blades sharp. Run the blade over the stone a few times to keep the edge sharp.

The MISSARKA BLUE is a duo-stone. The blue portion (F500/JIS1200) can be used to give the blade a new angle, or grind worn blades down to a straight edge again. The white portion (F1200/JIS4000) is an ultra-fine grit stone that can then be used to give the blade it's final polish, as well as maintain the edge.

Both stones are shipped in a protective box and include a sharpening guide.

They can be used either with honing oil or soaked in water before use. Once the stones are used with oil it is recommended to continue using oil and not switch back to water in order to maintain the quality of the stone.

Sharpening Stone MISSARKA ULTRA 31.92 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:15 +0100

On Point

The MISSARKA ULTRA stone is a fine grit (F1000/JIS3000) stone that is perfect for keeping the edge of your knives and blades sharp. Run the blade over the stone a few times to keep the edge sharp.

Both stones are shipped in a protective box and include a sharpening guide.

Interchangeable Forming Mandrel US 7.00 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:16 +0100

Inspired by a Master

Elegantly flexible

Our modular mandrel system offers full flexibility with an elegant, space-saving design. The interchangeable mandrels match our standard ones but include added benefits. Multiple handle styles with a shared vice grip insert let you use them like any other mandrel. After forming, the mandrels can be placed directly into the wood drying board base – keeping the reed on the mandrel throughout for optimal control of the tube’s shape.

You can use multiple mandrel types with a single handle, minimizing clutter.

Our modular mandrel system now also includes our reamers.

Template #KSB 464.10 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:12 +0100

California Sun

The KSB Template was developed together with contrabassoonist Steven Braunstein, instructor at the San Francisco Conservatory and retired contrabassoonist of the San Francisco Symphony. These reeds are modeled after his own reeds and provide an unparalleled ease of response and depth of sound.

From narrow to wide, KSB delivers great results with blanks of all shapes. Its foundation in K2 model reeds gives it an edge with wider profiles, without limiting its versatility.

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

Blade Sharpening Jig PRINTS 24.85 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:23 +0100

Never a Dull Blade

The R'S Prints blade sharpening jig makes sharpening your profiling blades easy. Place the blade into the jig, run it over your sharpening stone, and voila - like new.

Set up is simple:
place a piece of paper underneath the wheels, then place the blade so that it is touching the sharpening stone. Tighten the screw and the angle is all set.

Remove the piece of paper then run the jig over the stone several times until you see an even reflective surface on the bottom of the blade. This indicates that the blade has been properly sharpened.

Take the blade off the jig and place the flat side on the sharpening stone. After 3-5 to passes to remove the burr, and the blade is ready to go.

Blade Sharpening Jig PRINTS 25.60 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:23 +0100

Never a Dull Blade

The R'S Prints blade sharpening jig makes sharpening your profiling blades easy. Place the blade into the jig, run it over your sharpening stone, and voila - like new.

Set up is simple:
place a piece of paper underneath the wheels, then place the blade so that it is touching the sharpening stone. Tighten the screw and the angle is all set.

Remove the piece of paper then run the jig over the stone several times until you see an even reflective surface on the bottom of the blade. This indicates that the blade has been properly sharpened.

Take the blade off the jig and place the flat side on the sharpening stone. After 3-5 to passes to remove the burr, and the blade is ready to go.

Straight Shaper CORNELISON 220.15 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:19 +0100

A Meeting of the Greats

This shaper was designed in collaboration with Conrad Cornelison. It combines the blade of the Christlieb Narrow shape with the tube of the Herzberg.

This combination of two of legacy bassoonists combines the best aspects of each to enable a new level of expression.

Durable & Precise

The outermost lines are to help center shorter cane (118 mm for bassoon, 148 mm for contrabassoon).

Thanks to the silicone tips, both gouged and profiled cane can be shaped.
The silicone tips secure the thinner parts of the profiled cane in the center and prevent the cane from slipping.

The silicone tips can be removed and replaced as desired, especially when shaping unprofiled cane.

Variety of Shapes

View all handheld pattern cutters

Cane Splitter 196.35 €

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:15:18 +0100

Easily split

The cane splitter is a practical device mounted on a solid base. The crystal clear acrylic housing protects your hands and makes it easy to choose the perfect spot. At the same time, the cylinder catches the split cane pieces.

Position the cane – one strike of the included rubber hammer splits the tube. The durable blades ensure clean and splinter free cuts.

New

The new 2-way splitter allows you to choose one segment to cut out, leaving the rest of the cane intact for you to choose another segment that matches your desires perfectly.

Drying Board PRINTS 14.03 €

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:18:04 +0100

Lightweight and Flexible

The R'S PRINTS drying board offers the ultimate flexibility.
Wells hold your oboe reed snugly in place, while the modular pins allow you convert the wells to hold English Horn, d'Amore, and historical reeds on the pins.

Each drying board comes standard with 5 pins included.
Extra pins are available in packs of 8.

Straight Shaper JESSEN 220.15 €

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:19 +0100

A Shape for Modern Times

This shape was designed in collaboration with Dana Jessen. Jessen is a bassoonist, improviser, and electroacoustic musician, co-founder of the contemporary reed quintet Splinter Reeds, and Associate Professor of Contemporary Music & Improvisation at the Oberlin Conservatory.

Watch as Dana Jessen explains all the advantages of a wider bassoon shape.

Durable & Precise

The outermost lines are to help center shorter cane (118 mm for bassoon, 148 mm for contrabassoon).

Thanks to the silicone tips, both gouged and profiled cane can be shaped.
The silicone tips secure the thinner parts of the profiled cane in the center and prevent the cane from slipping.

The silicone tips can be removed and replaced as desired, especially when shaping unprofiled cane.

Variety of Shapes

View all handheld pattern cutters

Folding Tool PRINTS 22.04 €

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:15:07 +0100

Ease and Consistency

- The R'S Prints folding tool offers the ultimate flexibility. Never worry about misaligned halves ever again.
- The length block slides into place in increments of 1 mm, allowing for cane from 118 to 150 mm in length to be easily folded in half.
- Slide the length block into place at the desired length, and fold your cane. The two pairs of lines on the front edge are there to help you to center your cane.

Handle ERGO 24.99 €

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:14:59 +0100

No More Squeeze, Please

Say goodbye to cramped hands and hello to effortless reed making with our all-new Handle ERGO for interchangeable mandrels.

Designed with a larger, spherical shape, the ERGO fits naturally in your palm, reducing strain and the need to squeeze. That means less tension on your hands and tendons, and more comfort during those long, focused hours at the reed making desk.

Available in two sizes for increased comfort.

Elegantly flexible

You can use multiple mandrel types with a single handle, minimizing clutter. Our ejector ring is fully compatible—simply attach it, and slide it off either end once the mandrel is removed from the handle.

Our modular mandrel system now also includes our reamers.

Seat Strap Sweet Pea with Cap 69.00 €

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:10:04 +0100

Creative and Durable

Bring more joy to your bassoon playing with the Sweet Pea bassoon straps!

These straps are made by a bassoonist who understands that bassoonists require robust straps, but are also quirky folk. They are made of quilting cotton and reinforced with two types of interfacing for durability. The adjustable closure on the cup is heavy duty to hold up to years of use, and is reinforced at the attachment points, as well. The cup straps are tapered to clear the keywork, so you can play your instrument knowing that they keys will not get caught in your strap.

Available in five different patterns, ensuring you will find one that speaks to your heart's desires.

Dial Indicator MINI 261.80 €

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:37:33 +0200

Practical and Portable

The mini dial indicator for bassoon is mini in size only. This newly concepted dial indicator is perfect for on stage, on the road, or on the reed desk.

With the lower arm folded up, the tongue of the dial is protected.

To rotate the lower arm, first pull the two gold parts apart until the pins are free. These pins keep the arm firmly in place in any of the chosen positions.

Then you can rotate it 90 degrees and it can stand on your desk to use as a regular dial indicator.

Rotate it again and the arm is now in a great position to lean against any surface for support while you hold the dial in your hand.

The Dial Indicator MINI can also stand equally well with the lower arm rotated into the other horizontal position.

How can I set the dial indicator to ZERO?

The easiest way is to turn the dial so that the large pointer is back at ZERO. However, the dial indicator can also be recalibrated so that the large pointer is back at 12 o'clock. To do this, loosen the fastening screw that fixes the dial indicator in the dial indicator arm. Now position the dial indicator by moving it up or down so that both the small and large pointer show ZERO. When locking the screw do not tighten it too much, as this can block the axle movement in the dial indicator.

Can I change the tip of the dial indicator?

Replacing the tip of the dial indicator is easy to do. You can simply turn out the tip that you have now with the help of pliers and replace it with the desired new tip. If there is not enough space between the tongue and the tip, you can loosen the screw that fixes the dial gauge in the dial gauge arm and remove the dial gauge from the arm. It may now be necessary to recalibrate the dial indicator.

Can I change the tongue of the dial indicator?

The tongue of the dial gauge can also be changed very easily. You can find instructions here.

Can the hardness tester be used as a dial indicator?

The support plate of the hardness tester is too large to obtain precise results. The thickness of finished reeds, for example, cannot be measured with the hardness tester. Inaccurate measurement results may occur also with gouged cane. For this reasons we do not recommend using the hardness tester as a dial indicator.

Can I transform my dial indicator from right to left-handed or do I need to buy a new one?

The dial indicator can easily be transformed from right to left-handed. Simply loosen the set screw at the end of the arm holding the dial. This will allow you to rotate the dial to face the opposite direction. Be sure to calibrate the height of the dial so it both touches the tongue and reads "0" before tightening the set screw. Make sure not over-tighten this screw as it will damage the actuating shaft and prevent the dial from operating properly.

Reeds 'n Stuff/Product News products

Straight Shaper GATT 220.15 €

Pre-war class

Durable & Precise

Variety of Shapes

Reed Cleaner 31.20 €

Clean – inside and out

Journal 5.34 €

Record. Compare. Improve. Share.

Reed Cleaner 31.20 €

Clean – inside and out

Metric Tongue 38.00 €

Curved

Highly Accurate

For Upgrading

Swap It Out

Octave Insert Remover R'S 54.93 €

Safe and Sound

Reed Soaker R'S 38.98 €

Water Where You Need It

Snappy

Watertight

Magnetic

Accessory Box 23.99 €

All Together Now

Forming Mandrel US 24.89 €

Inspired by a Master

Ergonomic

Forming Mandrel US COMPACT 24.89 €

Inspired by a Master

Ergonomic

Sharpening Stone MISSARKA BLUE 35.34 €

On Point

Sharpening Stone MISSARKA ULTRA 31.92 €

On Point

Interchangeable Forming Mandrel US 7.00 €

Inspired by a Master

Elegantly flexible

Template #KSB 464.10 €

California Sun

Blade Sharpening Jig PRINTS 24.85 €

Never a Dull Blade

FAQ

Blade Sharpening Jig PRINTS 25.60 €

Never a Dull Blade

FAQ

Straight Shaper CORNELISON 220.15 €

A Meeting of the Greats

Durable & Precise

Variety of Shapes

Cane Splitter 196.35 €

Easily split

Drying Board PRINTS 14.03 €

Lightweight and Flexible

Straight Shaper JESSEN 220.15 €

A Shape for Modern Times

Durable & Precise

Variety of Shapes

Folding Tool PRINTS 22.04 €

Ease and Consistency

Handle ERGO 24.99 €

No More Squeeze, Please

Elegantly flexible

Seat Strap Sweet Pea with Cap 69.00 €

Creative and Durable

Dial Indicator MINI 261.80 €

Practical and Portable

FAQ