Detail 01
Arrow shape
The taper follows a reed's inside curve, so it backs the blade along its length instead of touching at one point.
Product detailSKU #1274228069690
FoxBassoon Plaque Contrabassoon - Arrow Shaped
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Fox contrabassoon reed plaque, arrow shaped. For contra players who adjust and scrape their own reeds and need a backing tool sized for contra blades.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Contrabassoon players who scrape and finish their own reeds
- Opening a closed contra reed without cracking the blades
- Reed makers who need a contra-scale plaque alongside bassoon tools
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bassoon or oboe reeds — the size is wrong for both
- Players who only buy finished reeds and never adjust them
- Anyone wanting a full reed-making kit in one purchase
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Contrabassoon sizing
Wider and longer than a bassoon plaque. A bassoon plaque leaves contra blades unsupported and lets them flex under the knife.
Detail 03
Plaque, not a mandrel
Goes between the blades for scraping and shaping. It doesn't hold or form the tube.
Detail 04
$16 tool
A single-purpose hand tool. Sits in the reed kit for years unless you lose it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds, knife, mandrel and cane are not included
- 02Slide it in gently — forcing a dry reed splits the blades
- 03Wet the reed before inserting so the cane flexes instead of cracking
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does a reed plaque actually do?
It slips between the two blades to support the cane while you scrape, so the knife has a firm surface and the blades don't collapse.
02Can I use a bassoon plaque on a contra reed?
It fits poorly. Contra blades are larger, so a bassoon plaque leaves the edges unsupported and your scrape gets uneven.
03Do I need this if I buy finished reeds?
Only if you adjust them. If you play reeds as they arrive and never scrape, you can skip it.
04Why arrow shaped?
The point starts the insertion at the tip and the widening body follows the reed's taper, spreading support instead of concentrating it.
Reference
Full specifications
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