Marsden Bassoon Reeds (Cardiff) kolbl open embouchure throughout their performance

open embouchure throughout their performance

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How it works: Simply position the adjustable punch over the exposed spring end and align the tool's jaws behind the pillar

Traditional reed tip cutters use a use a chopping knife action which cuts from one side of the reed to the other which can move the reed whilst being cut and lead to a wonky cut

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Marsden Bassoon Reeds (Cardiff) kolbl open embouchure throughout their performanceThe Marsden Bassoon Reeds (Cardiff) are hand made in Cardiff by a professional bassoonist who is principal with the Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera and Professor of Bassoon at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Each reed reflects the perspective of a working orchestral player and teacher. Made by a working professional The Marsden maker fits these reeds in among WNO performances, freelance orchestral work, solo dates, and teaching at