Bassoon & Oboe Cutting Block stocky_exclude

Bassoon & Oboe Cutting Block stocky_excludeBassoon Cutting Block compact but large enough to cut corners off of reeds, scrape the reed on, etc. Beautifully finished in polished wood with a velvet base to prevent damage to surfaces on which it is used. A compact essential piece of kit for every reed maker.

The advantage of this kit is that it comes at a great value

these parts cannot be carbon fibre as it cannot be machined in the required fashion

Padding: high density HPU20 20mm foam Exterior Fabric: 600D no rip polyester Lining: no-scratch soft velboa lining Pockets: two exterior lined and padded pockets Zips: YKK oversized zips throughout Handles: 2013 cross stitch and rivet handle system Carrying System: hideaway backpack and shoulder strap system Piping: 5mm black polyester Strapping: easy release polyester Comfort: breathable grey hideaway pocket External Size: 75cm x 25cm x 25cm Weight: approx 1

Has a metric and imperial measurement scale upto 80mm (about 3 inches)

This contra is particularly ideal for chamber music

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The guide is A4 and is laminated for ease of cleaning and keeping it is a good condition

The tone is too "dark" or heavy throughout all registers

The new bag is much smaller & lighter than most

More resistance

Medium strength for developing players

The contra is free blowing and the intonation over most of the instrument is very good