Are Jones bassoon reeds good?

The Jones Bassoon reed is one of the finest commercial bassoon reeds available. Following a number of mechanized steps, the reeds are assembled by hand and the string is coated with the strongest lacquer available. The reeds are then tested and adjusted, as necessary, before packaging.

What bassoon reed should I buy?

Medium: A medium reed will have more resistance than a Medium or Medium Soft and is often recommend for players with a 1-2 years of experience. Medium Hard: A Medium Hard oboe reed will provide a lot of resistance and is recommended for the intermediate to advanced oboist and bassoonist.

Do you soak bassoon reeds?

Soak an entire brand-new reed for five minutes in warm water. Do this for the first five times after the initial purchase. After this, soak the entire reed for about two minutes before putting it on the bocal. We recommend using distilled water which does not contain chlorine and sediment.

How long do bassoon reeds last?

2-3 months
Bassoon reeds, being even thicker, can last up to 2-3 months for students. It is recommended to always have a couple of reeds on hand so you have a variety to choose from. Reeds they change daily depending on use and the weather, and can become accidentally damaged.

How much do bassoon reeds cost?

What Bassoon Reeds Cost. You can find reeds at a discount on the internet for as low as $9.00 (usually from the manufacturers listed above) and through double reed specialty shops for as high as $30.00 each. A local bassoonist may sell reeds for less to his students.

How much does a bassoon cost?

A new bassoon can have a list price ranging from under $5000 to over $20,000. Many popular models are discounted by dealers and a bit of shopping around can be worth the effort. Used instruments can cost from about $2000 to as much as a new instrument.

Why are bassoon reeds so expensive?

1) they’re wood. wood is far harder to work with than brass…you can’t just mold and pound it into shape or manufacture the right allow…you have to select the right individual pieces of wood and then bore them… each piece will be slightly different. 2) they’re big.

Are synthetic bassoon reeds good?

Featuring all of the warmth and depth that elite players demand, these synthetic bassoon reeds deliver consistency, durability, and an instant response. Traditional bassoon players are often skeptical of synthetic reeds, preferring to stick with traditional reeds.

How do you break in a bassoon reed fast?

Here is my step-by-step process for breaking in new reeds:

Wet the reed well, either in your mouth or in a glass of water.
Play the reed for no more than one minute.
Allow the reed to dry completely in some sort of a reed storage container.
Repeat step number 2, increasing the playing time to two minutes.