 Grown in the northern region of Italy, Danzi cane has long been a favorite of the bassoon world. It’s density is just slightly lower than average. Oboe Reed Blanks come tied, but not scraped or clipped open. Their cane is of medium density and is medium to medium hard. These shapes include RDG 1, -1, and -1N, as well as Mack, Mack+, Mack++, and Brannen X. Tone (does it make a nice sound) 5. Quick View. Generally we will have 10.5 - 11.0 mm in stock, the 10 - 10.5 is relatively hard come by so grab when you see it in stock.DonatiDonati (aka Silvacane) is grown in the Sauvebonne valley, near Hyères, France. The guide will be preset with the blade cutting accurately. Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the operation of the site. Keep in mind that different batches of cane will behave differently though there are some consistencies in brands that we see from batch to batch as we sort the cane.  It has a lighter color, some pieces are more dense than others so there is some variation. The brown mottling on cane is simply a stain from leaves left on the stalk and should not effect cane (usless it is dull and porous). Try our samplers to figure out what may be right for you.AlliaudAlliaud is harvested near Sarrians, France. Oboe cane is a member of the grass family, genus Arundo (Note: NOT of the Bambusa genus as cane is sometimes called "bamboo" by mistake). The cane is a fragile organic material in itself, but when made into an instrument reed it is shaved to be paper thin. Gonzalez cane comes to us from the largest cane fields in the world, at the foot of the Andes in South America. Reeds have a warm sound and are stable. Some of our customers swear by it. Welcome to Rose Reeds! While every oboist looks for different characteristics in their cane, this guide will serve as a breakdown for the general qualities our cane displays. Delivery times to other countries see >here . Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jeff Marshak. Pisoni cane is also one of our most consistent canes and also one of the most popular sellers as well. This cane generally is qualified as a medium-hard to hard cane with a golden color, smooth and even texture, and some marbling. Pisoni does generally tend to have a higher yield of processed pieces. The tubes are also generally straight. The cane borders on the harder side and the finished gouge may be adjusted to be slightly thinner to help facilitate vibrancy. Finished reeds will commonly have a decent life span and have a very focused sound but can sometimes border on âbrightâ, depending on the scrape. Batches of Pisoni are generally very consistent, very straight, with tight vascular bundles. Recommended for all climates and elevations. Price $34.00. The tip of an oboe reed can be thinner than a hair! We strive to offer a diverse selection of instruments of the highest quality as well as numerous accessories and cane options.  Recommended for all climates and elevations.  This cane is thick-walled overall with tight vascular bundles which is very appealing, but it is recommended that the finishing gouge be slightly thicker as each scrape will take significantly more cane off. The finished reeds on Glotin cane have a focused, rich sound, but because it borders on softer cane the longevity of the reeds are decreased. This particular cane is increasingly more popular in climates with slightly more humidity. the contents of your shopping cart or your language setting. All prices are in USD. Gonzalez is new to our lineup and we have not yet measured its characteristics. Oftentimes hardness and density are used interchangeably to characterize cane. Oboe tube cane is sold by the 1/4 pound. Oboe Cane, gouged (9.5-10.5 diameter) Starting with the chopped and planed cane, the pieces are then gouged on an Innoledy (John Mack version) to.59-.62. The quality of tube cane shipments can vary from batch to batch; call to inquire about the attributes of a particular shipment. Rigotti is medium hard cane. See our guide to gouging under cane processing. LavoroLavoro comes to us from Turkey. We have made some beautiful reeds with this cane. Add to Cart.  The reeds produced with Lucerne cane are light and vibrant and scape very evenly. Cane is 10-10.5mm in diameter and staples are thick-walled stevens staples. This cane has not been widely sold in the US. The shop system stores in these cookies e.g. The cane is slightly harder than average and is of medium density. that are out of our control. Weâre hoping this guide will at least give you an idea of what to expect with our tube cane brands and remember, you can always call Jeff or Steven to get further insight on cane. Weâre always here to help you with whatever cane questions or concerns you may have! As far as we have been able to determine, color plays no role in the way the cane functions. The cane guide (for oboe or english horn) is a device making it possible to maintain the two reed slats perfectly juxtaposed until the end of the assembly, in order to carry out a very precise assembly and to avoid all risks of "reeds crossing". The "golden" color comes from how long the finished pieces have been set in the sun to essentially "tan" This is typlcally for about 10 days or so.  Recommended for all climates and elevations. The Donati family has been specialists in reed cane since 1932. Oboe Reed Adjustment Basics. Oboe reeds come from cane that has a diameter of around 10-11mm. The price may vary based on the diameter range. Too open= squeeze shut for 10 -30 seconds; Too Closed= Return to water for another minute; 5-10 hours of playing on the oboe reed. Rouché is grown in the Var region of France near Fréjus. Remember that anything you do to a reed affects all four of the above considerations. Powered by BigCommerce. We work closely with all of our clients and bring to the table 20+ years of oboe experience and knowledge. Fax: (612)331-4718, 9am – 5pm Monday thru Friday It is grown much closer to the Mediterranean coast than usual. Again, we will refrain from discussing sound as a function of hardness.It is not as clear how Density, as a cane characteristic, affects the performance of the reed. There are many variations on the design of the gouging machine and each player needs to use the machine that produces results that allow them to make their best reeds. Donati is a softer than average and a fairly low density cane. Vic is also grown in the Var region of France near Fréjus and is also a new addition. 10.0-10.5mm is often a little more expensive than 10.5-11mm and is a little harder to keep in stock. It is of medium hardness and slightly less than average density. Loree is by far our most popular selling and most consistent cane and is a staple of our tube cane selections. We would qualify this cane as a medium hard cane with a rich, golden color, light marbling, and smooth texture. This is a very consistent cane in terms of processing and has a high yield for usable, processed pieces. Loree cane tends to produce a very stable reed, with a full focused sound and a somewhat increased life span from being harder cane. The finished gouge could be adjusted slightly to finish thinner in the center to facilitate vibrancy. Loree cane can vary from batch to batch slightly in consistency of scrape but overall it is very even and easy to work with. Loree has been very popular across the country but most specifically on the East coast. Recommended for all climates and elevations. You can select from gouged only or gouged, shaped, and folded oboe cane. Danzi cane is a new addition to our inventory of tube cane selection. It is one of our harder brands and has a higher than average density. Oboe cane comes in a variety of stages of preparation. Oboe Cane Guide Products per page 24 24; 48; 96; Reed Cane Guide for Oboe reeds . The cane is slightly harder than average and is of medium density. It is of medium hardness and slightly less than average density. We are certainly proud to offer a wide variety of tube cane options for oboists to choose from. We work very hard to acquire only the finest products but please keep in mind that cane is a plant, and there are some things (like weather and other growing conditions!) Whether youâre looking for a new instrument or simply advice on what cane is good right now, weâre here to help. The Baseplate, posts, height plate, gouge height adjuster, end grommets, printed cane clips, aluminum spacer plate, guide rail and most importantly, the bed all reflect a positive change from the original. Read our cookie policy. Medir is produced in the Catalonia region of Spain along the Mediterranean. Try it out in one of our samplers.MarcaMarca hails from Ollioules, in the Var region of France. Long life span. This cane is our softest and least dense, but do not count this one out. Tubes have average wall thickness. Gouged Cane To shape, you need to start with cane that is gouged only. These things do make intuitive sense. Partially Scraped English Horn Reed. We will continue to add to our selections as we bring in cane from familiar, and not so familiar, growers. We are all different and we live in different climates and elevations, and our reed styles vary. I have been making high quality oboe reeds for close to 20 years! Most people start reed making with gouged, shaped & folded cane. Medir is new to our catalog, but it has a very good reputation.MistralThis is a new cane on the market from the Var region of France. Reeds vibrate quickly and have a nice sound. Secondly they do not necessarily track together. Resistance (too hard or soft) 2. Medir. The HDR oboe gouger is derived from the classic Graf design, with brass carriage and guide, ... Oboe Cane Diameter Gauge. This is a terrific gouge which makes consistent, vibrant reeds with lovely tone. Latium is a new addition that is of medium hardness and slighty less than average density.  The gouge on the Marion could be slightly adjusted towards thinner to help facilitate vibrancy. We suggest that you gouge this cane a little thinner.  The tubes are generally very straight and will have a higher yield per quarter pound.  Danzi, being harder, would benefit from a slightly thinner gouge to help facilitate vibrancy in the scrape. Currency - All prices are in AUD Currency - All prices are in AUD Partially Scraped Oboe Reed. RigottiRigotti is probably the most widely distributed cane in the world. Cane is sorted into diameter ranges of 10.0-10.5mm or 10.5-11.0 mm. We equate hardness with longevity in reeds and how much cane “comes off” when we scrape. Some additional setup may be required; centering bed with guide. Visit our store to shop our tube cane. Flexibility (sound and dynamics) 3. A new addition to our tube cane selection, Lucerne cane comes to us from central Europe and we consider this to be a medium soft - medium cane. Different gougers produce cane with different qualities so this guide is intended to help oboists sort through the many gougers on the market and find one that fits them best. Price $7.25. Local: (612)331-4717 A set screw locks the shaper tip in position. The cane is dried in two different ways: by wind, and by sun exposure. Artist: Karrin Meffert-Nelson, Featuring Minnesota Clarinetists! Select from our multiple shapes to find what works best for your playing style. Because of the hardness and density, it takes more scraping to get the reed going. This cane is picking up in popularity. We use sun-dried cane for our âHardâ (HD) and âMediumâ (MD) Density categories, and wind-dried cane for ⦠All of these brands can make lovely reeds. Home / Oboe - Accessories / Oboe Reeds / Page 2 Showing 17â23 of 23 results Default sorting Sort by popularity Sort by average rating Sort by latest Sort by price: low to high Sort by price: high to low On Sale Color and mottling is also a widely used descriptor.We are not saying that any of these characterizations are invalid, but for now, and for our purposes, we are going to try hard to steer clear of subjective descriptions and stick to what we can measure and let you decide what sounds good to you. 4. This cane is not commonly sold in US, but is more common in Europe. Large selection of cane for oboe. K.GEK.Ge is a very popular cane from China. It is also usually available in either 10-10.5mm or 10.5-11mm diameter. Artist: Sang Yoon Kim. Use these cane guides to help you align the cane to the staple when tying on reeds. Certainly one of our most popular and hardest canes, Alliaud is another staple of our tube cane selections. Alliaud has a darker golden color, tight vascular bundles, very thick walls, some marbling and an even scrape. Being the hardest of our canes, Alliaud does require more work to get the reeds vibrating, but the resulting reeds have a much increased lifespan and are very focused and stable. The batches of Alliaud are usually very consistent and we find very little change between harvest dates. The yield of useable processed pieces is slightly less for Alliaud then other brands of cane as some tubes can tend to be somewhat twisty and therefore decreases gougable pieces per quarter pound. If you like smaller diameter cane, ordering 10-10.5 is your best bet as Alliaud does tend to be on the smaller side of the diameter ranges. 10.5-11 diameter Alliaud is probably more suitable for those who favor cane in the 10.25-10.5 range. Recommended for all climates and elevations. Sold by the piece. They can make or break our practice sessions, performances, and auditions. Latium is very easy to work with. K.Ge is on the soft side. InnoledyInnoledy is grown in the Anhui province in China. Rigotti is considered to be the âwork-horseâ of the cane world. It is certainly one of the most consistent canes we stock and is extremely popular, which also means we are frequently out of stock of the 10-10.5 diameter. The color is generally golden with medium walls and moderate vascular bundles and has a fairly even scrape. The texture of the cane can vary from batch to batch but it is quite easy to work with. When prepping and gouging Rigotti, the finished measurements can be whatever is most comfortable for you and your setup; it is not necessary to adjust the finished gouge. Finished reeds are focused with a full sound and the reeds have a nice life-span. A good all-around cane, Rigotti will generally have a higher yield of processed pieces per quarter pound. Recommended for all climates and elevations. Medir is the newest addition to our tube cane selection and has become increasingly popular! The less prepared the more control you have over the process, but the more equipment and training you need. It also is the densest and one of the hardest. As oboists, reeds are either our best friends or our mortal (or not so mortal) enemies. Rigotti Gouged Oboe Cane Rigotti gouged oboe cane is individually gouged on a Hodge Oboe Gouging Machine at approximately .60 mm in the center and .45 mm on the sides. Latium is our first cane grown in Italy. Tubes are fairly thin-walled and straight. It is in our nature to think that whatever is at the top of the chart is what is best. Oboe Reed Blank. Place the oboe reed in warm water for 5-7 minutes, remove from water, blow out excess moisture and play © 2021 Capitol Cane LLC | Sitemap Rigotti has been producing cane on large plantations in Cogolin, France since 1966.  Recommended for all climates and elevations. Timiy Medium Strength Soft Oboe Reeds with Plastic Box 3-Pack.  This cane is generally going to be a hard cane  with a dark golden color, smooth and even texture, some marbling in color. Add to Cart. Home ⺠Forums ⺠Reeds ⺠The Oboe Reed Room ⺠Oboe Shaper Tips AKA: Can of Worms :-) This topic has 8 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 7 years ago by Jonathan Marzluf. Leaking (air escaping) Alliaud has been a popular seller for many years.Alliaud is medium-hard to hard. 43,90 ⬠* delivery time: 2-8 days (G)** * incl. Pack of 10 cane guides. In general, the the larger the gouger diameter, the thinner the edges, the quicker the reed starts to vibrate when scraped. Ask for Mack+ or Gilbert 1 ⦠It will be slightly cheaper than cane that is already shaped and folded, since you will do some of that work yourself. The most widely distributed cane in the world, at the foot of the bassoon world rather there! Bright, or something in the scrape the Anhui province in China to the when! 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