Detail 01
Medium soft strength
Less resistance than medium; easier low-register response and less air pressure, at some cost to high-register stability.
Product detailSKU #1274228067033
JonesBassoon Reed Medium Soft
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single medium-soft bassoon reed, ready to play. For students and doublers who need a working reed without making their own.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students who don't yet make or adjust their own reeds
- Doublers needing a playable bassoon reed on short notice
- Keeping a backup in the case for when a reed cracks
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Advanced players who scrape and profile their own reeds
- Anyone needing consistent reed-to-reed matching for auditions
- Contrabassoon players — this is standard bassoon sizing
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
Single reed in the pack
You get one reed, so there's no picking a favorite from a batch. Buy several if you need a backup.
Detail 03
Cane construction
Cane reeds shift with humidity and break in over the first few hours of playing, then gradually go flat and unresponsive.
Detail 04
Pre-made reed
Arrives shaped and wired, no scraping needed, but it's a stock profile rather than one fitted to your bocal.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soak the reed in water a few minutes before playing; dry cane cracks
- 02No reed case or soaker cup included
- 03Expect a few weeks of regular playing before it wears out
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is medium soft right for a beginner?
Generally yes. It takes less air and embouchure strength than medium, which helps in the first year or two of playing.
02How long does a bassoon reed last?
Typically a few weeks of regular practice. Response gets sluggish and pitch drops as the cane breaks down.
03Do I need to adjust it before playing?
No. It comes finished and playable. Soak it first, then play it in over a few sessions.
04Will this work on a contrabassoon?
No. This is a standard bassoon reed. Contrabassoon takes a considerably larger reed.
