N65 Bassoon Reed / Bassoon, 2 Finished Reeds (Rigotti Soft) The reeds are finished to a playable state after being test-played, sterilized with ethanol, and further sterilized with 254nm UV light before delivery. (The reeds have been test-played and adjusted.) 1. Brand of Material Rigotti (from the Var region of France) The Var region, with its abundant sunlight and mild climate, and the dry, cold north wind blowing from the Rhône River region in southern France, is one of the world's leading regions for cultivating high-quality cane. Rigotti materials are used in various reed instruments such as bassoons, oboes, clarinets, saxophones, and bagpipes, and are highly regarded by many musicians. 2. Density and Hardness of Material Density (0.55), Hardness (0.18) Density (0.54), Hardness (0.22) 3. Reed Shaper Rieger: No. 2 (Tip width: 16.00mm) This shaper is as popular as No. 1a, but with a tip width of 16.00mm and a wider wire section, it requires control, but it is a shaper with an attractive stable low register. 4. Dimensions of Finished Reed Blade section: approx. 27mm, Tube section: approx. 30mm, Reed length: approx. 57mm #Bassoon #Bassoon RG 04, 16