Detail 01
Medium strength
Middle resistance. Easier to control than hard, more support in the low register than soft.
Product detailSKU #1274228069755
FoxContra Bassoon Reed Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single medium-strength contrabassoon reed. For contra players who want a middle-of-the-road reed that plays out of the box.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Contrabassoon doubling in a school or community orchestra
- Players who need a working spare in the case
- Anyone who does not make their own contra reeds
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bassoon players — contra reeds do not fit a bassoon bocal
- Players who need a specific soft or hard strength
- Reed makers who prefer to scrape from blanks
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-specific
Much larger than a bassoon reed and shaped for a contra bocal. The two are not interchangeable.
Detail 03
Finished reed
Scraped and wired ready to soak and play, so no knife work is required before use.
Detail 04
Single reed sold on its own
Reeds wear out; with one in rotation you have no backup if it chips or blows out.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soak in water before playing — dry cane cracks and seals poorly
- 02Handmade cane varies, so response differs slightly reed to reed
- 03No case or reed holder included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my bassoon?
No. This is a contrabassoon reed. It is much larger and made for a contra bocal, not a bassoon.
02How long does a contra reed last?
It depends on playing hours and care. Rotating between two or more reeds and drying them after playing extends life.
03Is medium the right strength for me?
Medium is the common starting point. Move softer if the low register feels stiff, harder if the reed feels uncontrolled.
04How do I prepare it before playing?
Soak the blades in room-temperature water for a few minutes until the cane is pliable, then seat it on the bocal.
