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Bassoon Reeds for Sale

I currently have a number of reeds that I am selling to pupils and anyone else who is interested. If you would like more information please email me via the contact page. It would be good to know what reeds and instrument/crook you are using and what problems you are trying to solve by changing reeds so that I can let you know if those that I make would be suitable.

These reeds are extremely free blowing and flexible without being "buzzy" and are profiled on a Reiger Profiler and then finished by hand. They are mainly bound using shrink wrap but I can supply the traditional "turks head" thread if you prefer. They are shorter than some commercial reeds (butt 26mm and blade 27mm or 26mm to shoulder) as I have played for some time on a pre war instrument that prefers shorter reeds. However, they also work on the modern Heckel I am now playing and I have good reports from both Fox and Puchner users. I can make them to your required length and can give you exact instructions on tuning the reeds to suit your instrument and crook based on the position of the first and second wires.

The cane I am using is Danzi, Cologin Var, Australian and Ghys and this gives a variety of results. The Danzi is the brightest and the Ghys produces a mellower reed.

I can supply reeds unadjusted for those who are happy to do some final adjustments and scraping for £10 or I can discuss your exact needs and supply a reed ready for action for £15

I welcome email but if you would like to order direct just click on the "buy this item" under the reed image.

Schreiber Bassoon for Sale

An instrument has been brought to my attention that is being sold privately:

FOR SALE : NEWLY REFURBISHED SCHREIBER 5031 - £4500 o.n.o.

Newly refurbished 15 year-old Schreiber 5031 bassoon in Alpine Maple, serial no. #27564.
It's in really great condition - hardly been played. It has 25 keys including high D, fully refurbished recently by John Coppen Woodwind in London with new pads and corks and oiled and polished.

Comes with case, 2 crooks, reed case and seat strap.

The manufacturer's new price for these instruments is £7050

You're welcome to come round and try/view - owner near Greenwich in South-East London.
Contact via tom@tomhardybassoon.com