APEX Bassoon Reeds

APEX Bassoon Reed Specs:

• Total length: 54mm

  • Blade length: 26mm
  • Tube length: 28mm

• Shape: Rieger 1A

  • Popular worldwide - versatile across all registers, great for soloistic sound in tenor range

• Geographic Location: Minnesota, low elevation, low-medium humidity

Reed Characteristics:

APEX bassoon reeds produce sound at a slightly higher pitch compared to the typical American bassoon reed, which averages about 55mm. If you tend to play a bit lower in pitch, these reeds may help you out!

These reeds are produced in a climate that fluctuates widely between warm summers and frigid winters. As a result, there is great variation between reeds when seasons change.

The APEX reed features a light tip, making it extremely responsive and easy to play. These reeds offer a flexible feel with a vibrant timbre, making them an excellent pairing for darker bassoons.

Notes from the Maker:

APEX bassoon reeds are exclusively crafted from Reedspiration GSP. This cane undergoes a rigorous selection process to ensure every reed meets high standards of performance. Each reed is play tested on a 1990's Fox 601 bassoon.

Please note that thread color may differ between reeds.

If you like these reeds, consider trying:

• Reedspiration Bassoon Reeds - Made using the same type of cane, but are a very different style of scrape. Compare to see how scrape affects sound!
• Merz Bassoon Reeds - Also made in Minnesota.