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Straight Shaper H 167 184.00 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:51:04 +0200

Our Oboe Straight Shapers are engineered to replicate the most popular shapes from our renowned shaping machine; bringing trusted geometry and consistent results to a lightweight, portable tool.

Ideal for anyone seeking a lightweight, flexible, and cost-efficient tool with high precision. Whether you’re crafting reeds at home, in the studio, or on the go, these shapers deliver the same high standards of performance and craftsmanship found across all R’S tools.

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.

Variety of Shapes

Our range of straight shapers impresses with an exceptional variety of contours. From classic to custom, the different shapes deliver precise results and maximum creative freedom.

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Straight Shaper CurvaSURE 184.00 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:52:08 +0200

You've had your great idea, designed it in CurvaSURE, prototyped it with some printed shapers and now you're ready to have your shape made in metal.

Now you can simply upload the final version as a DXF file to your order and we will produce it for you – with all the quality and functionality you are accustomed to from our shapers.

Note: our standard values for oboe are as follows. Should your design deviate from these please let us know in the comment field above.

Instrument	Length	Gouge Diameter
Oboe	76 mm	16 mm
English Horn	94 mm	20 mm
Baroque Oboe	82 mm	20 mm
Bass Oboe	94 mm	20 mm
Oboe d'Amore	76 mm	16 mm
Viennese Oboe	92 mm	16 mm

Durable & Precise

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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Straight Shaper LM2 184.00 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:51:04 +0200

Our Oboe Straight Shapers are engineered to replicate the most popular shapes from our renowned shaping machine; bringing trusted geometry and consistent results to a lightweight, portable tool.

Durable & Precise

Variety of Shapes

Our range of straight shapers impresses with an exceptional variety of contours. From classic to custom, the different shapes deliver precise results and maximum creative freedom.

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Printed Straight Shaper CurvaSURE 30.46 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:52:08 +0200

You've had your great idea, designed it in CurvaSURE, and are ready to test it in the real world. But how will you print it out? No worries!

Simply upload the STL file to your order and we will produce it for you – including all the screws and bobs you need to have it work. You'll have a working prototype in no time – all you have to think about is the design, not production. Once you're sure you have your shape dialed in, then you can even order it produced in metal for that long lasting quality.

Note: pleasure ensure the bolt option "M5 (Hex) is selected before exporting and uploading the file.

Usage Note:

Our printed Straight Shaper has been specifically designed for testing the Shaper Form. Due to mechanical abrasion during the shaping process, the plastic material may change over time. The dimensional accuracy of the Shaper Form cannot be guaranteed over an extended period of use. We recommend shaping a maximum of 20 canes with one printed Straight Shaper.

Straight Shaper -2 184.00 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:51:03 +0200

Our Oboe Straight Shapers are engineered to replicate the most popular shapes from our renowned shaping machine; bringing trusted geometry and consistent results to a lightweight, portable tool.

Durable & Precise

Variety of Shapes

Our range of straight shapers impresses with an exceptional variety of contours. From classic to custom, the different shapes deliver precise results and maximum creative freedom.

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Straight Shaper H 13 184.00 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:51:03 +0200

Our Oboe Straight Shapers are engineered to replicate the most popular shapes from our renowned shaping machine; bringing trusted geometry and consistent results to a lightweight, portable tool.

Durable & Precise

Variety of Shapes

Our range of straight shapers impresses with an exceptional variety of contours. From classic to custom, the different shapes deliver precise results and maximum creative freedom.

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Straight Shaper NICK 184.00 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:51:03 +0200

Our Oboe Straight Shapers are engineered to replicate the most popular shapes from our renowned shaping machine; bringing trusted geometry and consistent results to a lightweight, portable tool.

Durable & Precise

Variety of Shapes

Our range of straight shapers impresses with an exceptional variety of contours. From classic to custom, the different shapes deliver precise results and maximum creative freedom.

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Straight Shaper BOUR 184.00 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:51:03 +0200

Our Oboe Straight Shapers are engineered to replicate the most popular shapes from our renowned shaping machine; bringing trusted geometry and consistent results to a lightweight, portable tool.

Durable & Precise

Variety of Shapes

Our range of straight shapers impresses with an exceptional variety of contours. From classic to custom, the different shapes deliver precise results and maximum creative freedom.

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Straight Shaper A.MAYER 184.00 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:51:02 +0200

This straight shaper was developed in close collaboration with Albrecht Mayer and is precisely tailored to his artistic requirements and individual playing style. In its dimensions, it differs significantly from his “ALMA” shape and offers a range of distinct technical advantages.

“This Straight Shaper is the result of my experience, the reeds close perfectly, respond well in depth and lie relaxed in the mouth. I remove the ears if the cane is too soft. Then the sound becomes a little darker. This results in very stable reeds that are a pleasure to play.”

One of the notable features of this Straight Shaper is its elongated shape, which allows for an easier and more precise shaping process. This design ensures a repeatable and even placement of the cane. In addition, the so-called “ears” of the shaped canes can be cut with a cutter knife. Musicians who are often on the road can easily carry this tool in their tool bag.

Details of Albrecht Mayer's reeds

Albrecht Mayer uses cane with a diameter of 10.75 to 11.00 mm and a hardness of 10 to 13 for his reeds. After gouging with the Gouging Machine PASSIN, the cane reaches a thickness of 0.55 - 0.56 mm. He uses a 46 mm long Glotin staple and the blanks have a length of 73 mm. After cutting, the reeds have a length of about 72.5 mm. Mayer prefers to tie his reeds in such a way that only minimal shortening is required to achieve a comfortable opening.
Mayer uses the template ALBI with a scrape length of approx. 9 - 10 mm.

Our Oboe Straight Shapers are engineered to replicate the most popular shapes from our renowned shaping machine; bringing trusted geometry and consistent results to a lightweight, portable tool.

Durable & Precise

Variety of Shapes

Our range of straight shapers impresses with an exceptional variety of contours. From classic to custom, the different shapes deliver precise results and maximum creative freedom.

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Shaper Tip CHIARUGI from 78.85 €

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	A	B	C	D	E
-1N	6.9	6.5	5.8	4.8	3.2
G	7.0	6.5	5.9	4.7	3.3
-1	7.0	6.6	5.9	4.9	3.3
1	7.0	6.7	6.0	5.0	3.3
XN	7.0	6.8	6.1	5.0	3.3
R	7.4	6.8	6.0	4.9	3.4
-2	7.3	6.9	6.2	5.1	3.4
2	7.5	7.0	6.4	5.2	3.5
-1 EH	8,3	7,7	7,0	5,9	3,6

Shaper Tip CHIARUGI 121.80 €

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for Baroque Oboe Handheld Shaper

Shaper Tip DIAZ-SYMER 248.71 €

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	A	B	C	D	E
Diaz-Symer	8.3	7.7	7.0	5.9	3.6

English horn shapertip model Pedro R. Díaz, Principal Oboe at Metropolitan Opera.

Please order the handle separately.

CHIARUGI Shaper Handle 73.90 €

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:52:25 +0200

This handle can only be used for the Chiarugi shaper tips.

Utility Knife 10.04 €

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for Reed-Making