Tips for Reed Making
My recommendations for the best reed making equipment
How I choose, process and form cane into blanks
How I finish a new reed
Images which should help others understand my reed scrape
A description of six systems for reed adjustment and how they work
Steps for quickly identifying the most promising reeds, thereby saving time and guesswork
A diagram showing my reed dimensions and wire placements
Detailed measurements of 2 reeds
Reed crow frequency map
If you use commercial reeds, this may help you choose the best ones
A concise trouble-shooting guide for adjusting reeds
Recommendations on prolonging the life of your reeds
Questions and answers regarding my reed making techniques
An interview of my reedmaking method by bassoonist Billy Hestand