Freedom and Joy
This shape was created in collaboration with Jim Rodgers, contrabassoonist of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and is a scaled up version of the KOR shape for bassoon.
It has raised the level of enjoyment I experience playing the contrabassoon much higher. The shape allows me to play more freely, without as much micromanagement of the challenges one typically faces when playing the contrabassoon. I have very good control of stability of tone, intonation, and dynamics, and it is very comfortable for my embouchure, which has made it a more ideal shape for doubling with bassoon (an added bonus).
Jim Rodgers
Accurate and unique
Our straight shapers for bassoon have several unique features:
Silicone inserts at the center of the shaper hold profiled cane in place while shaping, and can be removed for those who shape their cane before profiling.
Markings at the thinnest point of the shaper hightlight the point at which the blade and shaping direction should be reversed.
The outer pair of lines are set 118 mm apart (148 mm for contrabassoon), to help center cane cut at this shorter length.
Variety of Forms
In order to guarantee absolute symmetry, we manufacture our shaping forms using the latest CNC technology. Through complex hardening processes, the contour remains unchanged cut by cut – for years to come.
- Size
- Instrument
- Contrabassoon
- A1
- 17.5
- A2
- 18.6
- B1
- 37
- B2
- 10.9
- C1
- 45.2
- C2
- 10.3
- D
- 11.6
- E
- 150
- Note
- Color deviations are possible. These are production-related and do not affect the function.
- Manufacturer
- Reeds 'n Stuff
- Country of origin
- Germany
- Product number
- 1205-000551205-00055