Detail 01
Blank, not a finished reed
The vamp still has to be profiled and the tip thinned before it will speak on a mouthpiece.
Product detailSKU #1274319722848
RigottiBb Clarinet Reed Blank
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single piece of unfinished clarinet cane for players who make or finish their own reeds. Not a playable reed out of the box.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Reed makers shaping and profiling their own Bb clarinet reeds
- Students learning reed anatomy and hand-finishing technique
- Trying Rigotti cane before committing to a full box
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs a reed that plays today
- Players without a reed knife, plaque or profiling tools
- Doublers who just want a consistent strength off the shelf
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
Cane
Natural material, so grain and density vary blank to blank. Expect to reject some pieces.
Detail 03
Sold as one
No strength is assigned. You set the resistance yourself by how much you take off.
Detail 04
Bb clarinet dimensions
Sized for Bb clarinet mouthpieces. It will not fit alto or bass clarinet lays.
Detail 05
$1.99 each
Cheap enough to practice on and ruin a few while you learn where the cuts go.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No knife, plaque, glass or sandpaper included. All bought separately.
- 02One blank only, so order several if you are learning
- 03Cane needs soaking and breaking in before it plays evenly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I play this straight out of the package?
No. It is unfinished cane. The vamp and tip have to be cut and thinned before it will vibrate on a mouthpiece.
02What strength is it?
None. Strength comes from how thin you cut the tip and heart, so you decide the resistance while working the blank.
03Will it fit a bass clarinet?
No. It is cut to Bb soprano clarinet dimensions and is too narrow and short for a bass clarinet mouthpiece.
04How many do I get for $1.99?
One blank. Reed making has a high failure rate early on, so buy a handful if you are starting out.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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