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
The pair of engraved lines on the sides mark the narrowest point of the shape and are an important tool for precise shaping. For optimal shape transfer, shape from both sides towards this narrowest point.
The outermost lines are to help center shorter cane (118 mm for bassoon, 148 mm for contrabassoon).
Thanks to the silicone tips, both gouged and profiled cane can be shaped.
The silicone tips secure the thinner parts of the profiled cane in the center and prevent the cane from slipping.
The silicone tips can be removed and replaced as desired, especially when shaping unprofiled cane.
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
- Shaper Style
- Straight
- 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