Home › Forums › Reeds › The Bassoon Reed Room › Herzberg shaper This topic has 16 replies, 8 voices, and was last updated 12 years, 12 months ago by Harry Searing. Bassoon shaper tips available in #1, #2 and #3. The included dimensions are tip, waist, and butt width, and distance from tip and butt to the shaper’s waist. The blade always flares outward with no inward curves. Archived. RDG is proud to offer a variety of shaper tips for oboe, oboe d'amour, English horn, and bassoon. Shaper Tip - Bassoon. The 460 can produce the power, projection, great intonation, and resonance associated with professional bassoons. We're proud to carry not only the standard #1, #2, #3, and K shapes from Fox, but also the popular custom Sakakeeny Van Hoesen (SVH) and Barrick Stees #2. This shape is a goblet style shape. 1450-3 Bassoon Straight Shaper - Style #3 Overview. Fox has over 60 total shapers. This size translates to metric dimensions of 0.6mm by 10 meters in length. The Rieger 25 is used for numerous copies of historical instruments, the B5B works well with both the Wolf Eichentopf and Scherer models, the B6 works best with the Wolf HKICW, while the Fox AB/E is a custom design intended for the Eichentopf model by Peter de Koningh. See our shaper tip comparison chart to find which shapes works best with your playing preferencs. I play on a Fox Model 1 bassoon (which is the same long bore, thin wall design as Fox’s Model 2 but with more rollers, and similar to the Renard 220 and 222). Their customization options are unmatched by most other makers. Fox's almost Knockenauer shapes have a small straight portion usually toward the fold, or what would create the tip of the reed. Select the shape from the selection boxes. The reed blank is ready for the bassoonist to clip, scrape, and 'finish' the reed at delivery. Featured: Made out of hand-selected Danzi cane Shaped by hand with a Rieger 2 fold-over shaper Profiled by hand with Catherine Chen's profile dimensions 4 reed He has expertly copied my old Berdon #6 fold over shaper, making its design in the form of a straight shaper. Fox #2 (as described by Fox – almost Knochenhauer shape) 15.4mm across the tip; 8.6mm at 41.6mm from tip (narrowest point) 9.4mm at base; Fox #3 (as described by Fox – modified Knochenhauer shape) 16mm at tip; 9.0mm at 36.7mm from tip (narrowest point) 9.8mm at base; Fox offers more than 60 shaper sizes. Body lock. This page provides dimensions of all the bassoon reed shapes available from Barton Cane. Straight Shaper for Bassoon by Rigotti $ 199.95 Select options; Shaper Tip Handle for Bassoon by Rigotti $ 145.00 Add to cart; Straight Shaper for Bassoon by Fox $ 139.00 Select options At its widest, before the small notches at the middle of the shaper, No. The Fox model 460 is a Red Maple bassoon patterned after the Fox model 660. Featured: Made out of hand-selected Danzi cane Shaped by hand with a Herzberg straight shaper Profiled by hand with Catherine Chen's profile dimensions 4 reed wires This fits the I-02 tips. Details. Oddly enough all of these shapes create a 15.5mm tip and play respond best with a blade length of about 27mm. Why don't you be the first? Fox Products Corporation is an American manufacturer of bassoons, contrabassoons, oboes and English horns. Fox Model IV Bassoon Item #INB004 LIST PRICE $8,555 YOUR COST $5,895 Originally introduced in 1965, the Fox Model IV bassoon's long bore design can be identified by its very warm "round" tone, with even balance and excellent intonation throughout the entire range. $17.95. Or $195 /month^ with 36 month financing* Limited Time. Compare Compare Now site8prod467175. Simply put, the exceptional power and breathtaking beauty of the Fox Model 601 Bassoon needs to be seen and heard first-hand to be truly believed. Professionally designed and hand-processed by Catherine Chen insuring a performance quality product. If you would like to order a shape not listed please call us at 1-800-926-5587 to work out the details of that purchase. Fox Bassoon Neck Strap Product information Item Weight 0.8 ounces Product Dimensions 5 x 1 x 1 inches ASIN B000B9UKEQ Item model number 1229 Customer Reviews: 2.6 out of 5 stars 4 ratings. Includes Fox 1, Fox 2, Van Hoesen, Herzberg, Christlieb, Knochenhauer, Rieger 1A, Kristen Wolfe Jensen, Gabriel Beavers, Darrel Hale, Jeff Keesecker. A variation of the Model 680, it is built with thicker walls and longer tone holes to produce a darker, more concentrated tone and greater dynamic range. Anybody using Fox2 shaper now? The founder of the company, Hugo Fox, was an American bassoonist.In his time as principal bassoon of the Chicago Symphony (1922-49), he conceptualized the possibility of world-class bassoons made in the United States. Fox Krysmalski (KM) shaper. You can order Baroque Bassoon Reeds based on Five shapes: the Rieger 25, B5B, B6, the Fox AB/E, and the Reeds’n Stuff BF. 5 comments. The shaper is basically identical to a Herzberg shaper. Nickel silver keys with nickel plating. Each spool contains 33 feet of wire. Be the first to review this product. Close. 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Note: This catalog is out of date, but shows the scope of different shaper designs and dimensions. ... shapes and shows you FAST shaping using a straight shaper. A set screw locks the shaper tip in position. Online orders will only ship to U.S. addresses. The instrument plays extremely well, and has a great dark sound. By now, you've probably realized why Fox has remained a leader in the construction of double reed instruments since 1949. This instrument is a modern "thick-walled" design built as a compact, long bell model. 22 gauge (0.0253 inch) soft brass wire for making bassoon reeds. Oddly enough all of these shapes create a 15.5mm tip and play respond best with a blade length of about 27mm. Category ... a Bassoon Reed 8 - … Once you have your gouged cane you will want to shape the cane to the dimensions you like. Full German system. Posted by 2 years ago. An important detail: the tip opening of Heckel bocals is typically smaller than that of Fox … During the summer after his retirement in 1949, Mr. Fox returned to his home town of South Whitley, Indiana, where he opened shop in pursuit of this goal. Fox has over 60 total shapers. Knochenauer Style (Fox K): A true Knochenauer shape is comprised completely of curves. Details. We're proud to carry not only the standard #1, #2, #3, and K shapes from Fox, but also the popular custom Sakakeeny Van Hoesen (SVH) and Barrick Stees #2. I have paired my bassoon with a pre-war Heckel CC2 bocal. Additional High D key available as an option. Product Warranty Information : All instruments in our catalogs and on our shopping site carry the manufacturers' warranties against defects in parts and workmanship. W1674 — Shop Fox 2 HP Shaper W1701 — Shop Fox 1.5 HP Shaper Catalogs Professionally designed and hand-processed by Catherine Chen insuring a performance quality product. Fox 2 Bassoon Shaper. There are no straight lines in the contour. Also included is a nice hard case and a Fox CVX bocal. Fox 2 Bassoon Shaper. This instrument includes standard keywork plus the High D and High E keywork for full range. share. Click here to see a PDF of shaper designs from Fox: Fox Bassoon Shapers. Moto MTB. Viewing 15 posts - 1 through 15 (of 17 total) 1 2 → Author Pos 100% Upvoted. save hide report. International customers should contact Fox Products directly to place an order. Fax: (612)331-4718, 9am – 5pm Monday thru Friday Fox Racing Size Charts Find Your Fit. I would say that a Fox 2 straight shaper is a great shape for people new to reed making. Fox Products Corporation is an American manufacturer of bassoons, contrabassoons, oboes and English horns. The Model II is a thin-wall bassoon. Nov 16, 2016 - This page provides dimensions of all the bassoon reed shapes available from Barton Cane. Fox Products Corporation is an American manufacturer of bassoons, contrabassoons, oboes and English horns. Mens Womens Youth. The founder of the company, Hugo Fox, was an American bassoonist.In his time as principal bassoon of the Chicago Symphony (1922-49), he conceptualized the possibility of world-class bassoons made in the United States. The design of this shaper has a little wider throat compared to most other bassoon … Plateau key on wing joint third finger hole. 2 measures 15 mm. This copy is much more exact than the one made earlier for me by the Fox Products Corporation. Fox bassoons boast a variety of options for wood, key work, and bocals. This thread is archived. The 685 is the latest professional bassoon from Fox. I have tried various fox shapers 1, 2, 3, K. They all are great but I purchased a Bell H Shaper a couple months ago and I love it. This high quality Wooden bassoon is made in the USA by Fox, one of the premier bassoon makers in the world. Kris King has a blog post comparing various rieger and fox shapers. New comments … Plus, their quality and craftsmanship is unrivaled in the US. Includes Fox 1, Fox 2, Van Hoesen, Herzberg, Christlieb, Knochenhauer, Rieger 1A, Kristen Wolfe Jensen, Gabriel Beavers, Darrel Hale, Jeff Keesecker. The set back of the straight shaper is that the cane is not folded over and so four individual side of cane need to be cut evenly. I own three shapers myself; a Fox 2 straight shaper, Rieger 1A, and a Rieger 13. Toll Free: (800)926-5587 Open quick view dialog for Fox Model 222 Bassoon with High D. Fox Model 222 Bassoon with High D. 5.0 of 5 stars (1 Reviews) $7,020.00. SKU: 1SB456. For shaping using a straight shaper, the best tool is a hobby handle with a triangular blade. When viewing the measurement diagrams, please note that the measurements of straight shapers and folding shaper tips are not comparable. No one has rated this yet. 2. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. 22 Gauge Wire for Bassoon Reeds, Four Ounces $ 14.95 Add to cart; Bassoon Forming Hole Pliers $ 74.95 Add to cart; Related products. In his time as principal bassoon of the Chicago Symphony (1922-49), he conceptualized the possibility of world-class bassoons made in the United States. If you would like to order a shape not listed please call us at 1-800-926-5587 to work out the details of that purchase. Size * $120.00 . ... Fox forming mandrel . Fox No. Bassoon Shaper Handle The body is made of natural color, polished aluminum, with blued steel side adjusting sliding cane jaws. WRITE A REVIEW. See our Guide to Shaper Tips for more details about the shape dimensions of each tip. Pricing may vary for special order shapes. Shaper Tip - Bassoon. Fox bassoons are the instruments of choice for many leading American symphony players. 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