These blanks have not been clipped. The wires have not been folded so that they can be easily adjusted. They are tied with nylon string and sealed with shellac.
Oboe Cane!
Artist Series Cane
Each box contains 300 pieces of 22 gauge cut bassoon reed wire. The pieces are cut to 75mm.
70/30: Yellow Brass Wire: (70% Copper, 30% Zinc, Lead-Free) – This is a balanced brass alloy that offers a good mix of flexibility and strength. It holds its shape well while allowing for easy adjustments. It’s a great all-purpose option.
85/15: Red Brass Wire: (85% Copper, 15% Zinc, Lead-Free) – With a higher copper content, this wire is softer and more malleable than yellow brass. It’s easier to adjust but may not hold its shape as firmly over time. Many reed makers like it for its ease of manipulation
NiAg: Lead Free Nickel Silver Wire – This wire is the stiffest of the three. It holds its shape extremely well and provides strong support to the reed. However, it’s less forgiving when making adjustments.
Standard Shapes
You will choose the type of cane, shape and profile on the following page.
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Unmarked bassoon and oboe cane factory seconds. No structural damage, but probably best to just practice reed making on them. No refunds, no exchanges, no requests. Defects include but are not limited to: uneven gouge, discoloration, frayed bark, chipped bark, and measurements being slightly off. Sometimes we just lose track of what we have made though, so you might get some premium mystery cane. It’s a lot like gambling. Buy at your own risk!
Gouged, Shaped and Profiled Bassoon Cane
You may choose the Herzberg shape or Hale shape. Both versions come with the Hale Profile.
All Hale gsp cane is made with Donati cane.
“Barton Cane offers an amazing resource to the bassoon community. The ability to try new things, experiment, and customize one’s experience is imperative to growth as an artist, and Barton Cane makes this easy by providing a wide array of profiles and shapes with clear and easy-to-read comparison of dimensions. Julie and David have the right priorities in life and the service they provide allows you to spend a little more of your own time living away from the reed desk! They are consummate philanthropists in the community and a wonderful business to support.”
Carin Miller Packwood | Principal Bassoon Oregon Symphony