{"product_id":"sycamore-bassoon-reeds","title":"Sycamore Bassoon Reeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSycamore Bassoon Reed Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 54-55mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade: 26-27mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube: 28mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rieger 1a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Minnesota: low elevation, low-medium humidity depending on the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReed Characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSycamore bassoon reeds are made to play easily in all registers of the instrument. They are crafted from Medir cane in the Rieger 1A shape and finished on a Reeds 'n Stuff tip profiler with the PM template. These reeds are playtested on a Fox 750 bassoon with Heckel bocals. They require good embouchure strength to maximize their potential but have a light articulation. The sound is purposefully left to be slightly buzzy to help cut through the orchestra, but it will darken as the reeds break in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNotes from the Maker\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique positioning of the knot on the 1st wire is meant to help keep the tip opening even and prevent the different blades from varying too much. If one blade starts to collapse, the wire can be replaced - place the knot of the wire against the flatter blade to help vault it. If the sound is too bright for you, try gently messaging the blades of the reed in your fingers for a few seconds - this usually helps darken the sound a bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIf You Like These Reeds, You May Like:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mmimports.com\/products\/apex-bassoon-reeds\"\u003eAPEX Bassoon Reeds\u003c\/a\u003e: also made in Minnesota.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mmimports.com\/products\/thoroughbred-bassoon-reed\"\u003eThoroughbred Bassoon Reeds\u003c\/a\u003e: A similar level of resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nick Ober","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47346691047593,"sku":"reedbasycamore","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9437\/4569\/files\/Sycamore.png?v=1786645754","url":"https:\/\/www.mmimports.com\/products\/sycamore-bassoon-reeds","provider":"Midwest Musical Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}