Celebrating Tradition
A modern precision shaper rooted in a proven German orchestral tradition – based on the original design of Detlev Kühl, principal bassoonist at the Bavarian State Opera from the 1960s through the 1990s, and further developed in collaboration with Holger Schinköthe, who holds that same principal chair today. The result is a consistent, reliable tool built on decades of real-world orchestral refinement.
Built from direct measurements of Kühl’s original shaper, it produces reeds with a dark, centered tone, stable pitch, and even response, blending effortlessly in orchestral and opera settings while making it easy to play soaring solos. Whether used as a primary shape or as a specialized addition to your setup, it offers a refined balance of depth, clarity, and consistency for today’s bassoonist.
Durable & Precise
The production of our Straight Shapers requires the highest level of precision and involves several elaborate machining steps. Modern CNC technology ensures an exact contour and consistently high quality.
Combined with a specially tailored hardening process, this results in exceptionally dimensionally stable and durable tools. The result is a hand-operated reed shaper that enables precise, comfortable, and reproducible work.
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 Shapes
Our range of straight shapers impresses with an extraordinary variety of shapes. From classic to custom shapes, the different contours and designs provide precise results and maximum creative freedom.
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- Size
- Instrument
- Bassoon
- A1
- 14.2
- A2
- 15.0
- B1
- 30
- B2
- 9.6
- C1
- 36.3
- C2
- 9.1
- D
- 9.8
- E
- 120
- Shaper Style
- Mechler
- 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
- 1205-000381205-00038
- Legal Guarantee
- According to German consumer protection laws, consumers are entitled to request, free of charge, that the seller repair or replace goods that are defective or do not conform to the purchase contract. Alternatively, consumers may be entitled to a price reduction or a refund of the purchase price. These rights apply for a period of two years from the date the goods are delivered to the consumer. For more information, please click
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