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REEDS

The reed is an essential part of theĀ amazing sound the bassoon produces!Ā ReedsĀ reflect different preferences, and are made with the assistance of special machines, as well asĀ individually by hand.

Intro to Bassoon Reeds

Intro to Bassoon Reeds

HOW ARE REEDS MADE?

Watch the videos below, of Robert Williams (retired Principal Bassoonist for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra) and Trent Jacobs (creator of the "Electric Jake" electric bassoon pickup and Professor at the University of Wisconsin)Ā describe their careful processes of craftingĀ a bassoon reedĀ from beginning to end!

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