About the Reeds

Basic Bassoon reed Measurements

3rd wire 6mm from bottom of reed

2nd wire 8mm from 1st wire (shape dependent)

1st wire 2mm from collar

1.30mm not quite concentric gouge

28mm tube

26-28mm blade, from the collar (shape dependent)

BB Reed Co. Cane Thickness (5mm increments)

Barton and BB Blanks 28 mm tube and 32mm blade. BB Semi-finished Blank is clipped to 28mm from first wire.

Shape Information

Shapes used to make BB Reed Co. Bassoon Reeds.

Photos and Measurements from Fox Products and Bell Bassoons.