What was correct yesterday is likely to get changed tomorrow. buyers only please. His career was examined in order to discover any especially influential events and surroundings. We feel better about selecting an item that is used by a prominent person. This reed is designed for advanced students and professionals with a fully developed embouchure. No, I wouldn’t sell a Herzberg shaper to you. So there you have it, three of Simon Kovar’s top students, all with extremely similar reed shapes. It is located across the hall from my studio, and houses a Reiger gouger, a Rimpl gouger, two Maxwell profilers, and one single barrel profiler by Pfeifer. It gives the user the ability to quickly and easily adjust the thickness of the reed as well as the angle of the profile. My suggestion would be to go to http://www.herzbergprojects.com and see what all you can find out there. While the reverse is most certainly true, I’ve used a Herzberg shaper my entire career without the profiling machine. The shapes used to make King Bassoon Reeds are very common to most bassoonists. Hmmm. I wonder what Mr. Kovar’s son-in-law’s measurements are. Furthermore, I purchased a shaper from Mr. Herzberg several years ago before he released the retooled, second version of his profiling machine. Extremely rare, barely used aluminum Herzberg shaper. Perhaps at some time in the future, but not yet. Fox might even make one for you. I was suggesting that it’s wider than it needs to be. Having said that, Harry, if you can provide me with a sample from which you wish a shaper to be designed, I’ll be glad to do it for you. Info and Auditions. Chad is correct about the Dicker DI shaper being almost the same as the Herzberg shaper. Click Here for Shape and Profile Info. Between 1970 and 2005 former students of Norman Herzberg held a majority of the bassoon positions in major orchestras throughout the United States. This shape can end up being a bit large for older Mollenhauer contras but isnt usually a problem once the reed is broken in. € 98,77 Fox Products Corporation is an American manufacturer of bassoons, contrabassoons, oboes and English horns. Home › Forums › Reeds › The Bassoon Reed Room › Herzberg Shaper and Profiler This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 15 years, 8 months ago by Paul Barrett. Because of this, bassoons made out of this wood have excellent resonance and projection. Departments. SHAPERS ( measurements tip at widest, throat at narrowest ) in mm #1 14.55 8.70 Herzberg Products SOLD #2 15.55 8.25 Prestini #3 15.30 9.80 Unknown shaper, brass screw handle #4 17.58 9.80 Unknown, wide tip, one-piece, “antique” #5 25.25 8.65 Unknown shaper, Berdon handle #6 Berdon handle The maple grows very slowly in this high altitude region, giving the wood a very compact and dense structure. Thread color Generous funding from the Bettina Baruch Foundation has enabled the College of Music to acquire one-of-a-kind tools made by leading reed tool makers from United States, Germany and Japan. Fleximusic Musician's Software Harris Reed Cases also reeds and tools Herzberg Shaper and Profiler Hodge Products Gouged, shaped and profiled bassoon cane, 130mm length. At 10.3mm the butt width of a Herzberg shape is nearly the widest among all the bassoon shapers we make. F4H - Reed shaper handle for Bassoon, Baroque Bassoon, Contrabassoon and Contraforte tips. I learned to profile by hand from one of Mr. Herzberg’s former students, and he taught us that Mr. Herzberg required his students to do the same. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Herzberg Shaped Danzi Bassoon Cane GSP REDUCED International at the best online prices at eBay! HECKEL BASSOONS ( 8000 9000 series SOLD) Assorted pre-war and post-war bocals. http://www.foxproducts.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=44_68_69_101&sort=2a&page=1 More about the shaper in my next post. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. I heard from others that Herzbergprojects doesn’t sell no more. Bassoon Straight Shapers. Norman Herzberg (a premier bassoon pedagogue of the 20th century) assigned standard bassoon etude books in a specific sequence. I’m speaking of personalities and their endorsements. Without a compatible Herzberg profiler, the shape is as good as any other precision straight shaper with similar measurements. Downing's tip books etc. I’ve mostly used tips, so I’m more comfortable with them, but I do recognize the problems and inconsistancies you’ve pointed out that happens with tips. It was made to his specifications and given his blessings. (Yeah, right!). He had every student work through every etude—in order. Categories Uncategorized Tags bassoon , bassoon reed making , bassoon shaper , bell bassoons , bell h , Bell shaper , Georg Rieger , herzberg , herzberg shape , herzberg shaper , kris king bassoon , rieger , … Make sure you rotate the barrel every 5-10 strokes. We immediately apologized and promised not to sell them. The world of bassoon is small. Fox Products Corporation is an American manufacturer of bassoons, contrabassoons, oboes and English horns. I remember him telling me all about it when I was studying with him as he came out with the shaper the summer following me starting at ISU to study with him That would be my best guess as to what would be closest. This shape is narrow with a flare in the tube; which results in an easy response without loosing high notes. Together, the shaper and profiler produce absolutely symmetrically shaped and profiled cane. DE 144 017291 The Herzberg shaper inserts an indentation on the inside of the shaped cane. 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. Herzberg-Style Reed by Bassoons.ch Constructed following many of the methods of Norman Herzberg, this reed is built by Canadian bassoonist Andrew Burn, … The only advantage of an original Herzberg shaper would be the pin indents which precisely position the cane. Prior to my position at BYU-Idaho, I was given the incredible opportunity to enter academia as the adjunct bassoon professor for the University of Montana School of Music. Perhaps Chip Owen at Fox could be pursuaded to describe custom shapers in terms of Riegger Shaper tips. Pisoni Bassoon Interchangeable Shaper Tip #1. Saved by Jan Berkowitz. I don’t disagree with the idea of providing more information about the various shapes I’ve designed. The shaper is basically identical to a Herzberg shaper. We might not know what we actually want, but “if so-and-so uses it, it must be right, because he is so much greater than I am.” We all like to have that kind of reassurance. Bassoon Straight Shapers. Precision gouged, shaped, and profiled bassoon cane. It is then cut to 120mm and pre-gouged on a Reeds'nStuff crank pre-gouger. Regrettably the Dicker shape has straight tube end. The Rieger tip that is supposed to be the copy is #14. This shape is narrow with a flare in the tube; which results in an easy response without loosing high notes. The Delano reed is one of our best selling reeds. I’m gonna butt in here and stir up the proverbial bucket of [matter.]. 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. This fits the I-02 tips. Chad is correct about the Dicker DI shaper being almost the same as the Herzberg shaper. Yes, I can buy this shaper tip by Rieger but after thinkings, I still prefer straight shaper. And that would only be an advantage for people with a Herzberg profiler. Home › Forums › Reeds › The Bassoon Reed Room › Herzberg shaper, Firstly, best wishes for the new year! Shapers. Features: MD bassoon straight shapers are fitted with precisely located screws that make indentations in the cane when clamped into the shaper; Matching screws in the barrel of the MD Profiler allow for precise positioning of the shaped cane onto the … Herzberg Shaper and Profiler Hodge Products Jeanne Inc. huge selection of sheet music Jones Double Reed also reeds and tools Leitzinger bocals NJN Bassoon reed tools, etc. A basic step-by-step overview of bassoon reed making, the BB Reed Co. way. That allows me to design the shaper in a way that reflects his typical results. In 2002, Herzberg once again began to produce the machine. When I design a shaper for someone I prefer to base it on samples shaped by that person. Everything else is exactly the same. These differ from the pure Knochenauer shape by including a straight segment, usually brief and near the tip. That’s the way he is. Features: MD bassoon straight shapers are fitted with precisely located screws that make indentations in the cane when clamped into the shaper; Matching screws in the barrel of the MD Profiler allow for precise positioning of the shaped cane onto the … Pretty same dimensions. Herzberg's varied musical background, education, and work environment influenced the development of an individual approach to teaching the bassoon. The background of the development of the Herzberg Profiler/Shaper, reveealed during a three-day interview with its inventor in 2002, as well as a detailed description of the machine and its capabilities based on the experience of the bassoon studio of the University of Colorado, College of Music, led by Yoshiyuki Ishikawa. If you are looking for stable reeds overall with some flexibility, these bassoon reeds are a … I have two shaper tips, one that was produced a few years ago before my teacher, Stephen Maxym passed away. We're thrilled to offer the LC Double Reed Forming sets! http://www.foxproducts.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=44_68_69_101&sort=2a&page=1, This topic has 16 replies, 8 voices, and was last updated. That begs the question of what exactly defines a Goltzer shape? Herzberg designed the shaper to work with his profiler. Home / Products / Bassoon Reed Making / Shapers and Handles for Bassoon / Straight Shaper for Bassoon by Fox. But it’s my opinion. Herzberg Shaped-RIGOTTI Bassoon Cane-Gouged, Shaped, Profiled & Polished-10 pc REDUCED INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FREE SHIPPINGanywhere in the worldon orders of $100 or more...(processed cane only)plusNO PAYMENTSfor 6 months using PayPal's "Bill Me Later"(on orders of $99 or more) The Herzberg shape is the product of years of research by Norman Herzberg, famed teacher and innovator. Everything you are saying is correct. Then it is slipped over the metal tongue on the left in the middle. Maybe they have one that is based on a Herzberg Shape..just need to know which one. In the past it wasn’t practical to provide space in the printed shaper catalogs because the shape images required so much space. Norman Herzberg’s shaper is part of his profiling system. Norman Herzberg taught at the University of Southern California for 40 years and was considered a reed guru. Our Herzberg pro bassoon reed is handcrafted by a professional bassoonist. Much of the problem in the case of Goltzer shapes is the second hand claims. Finally, although I have no first-hand knowledge, I suspect that Mr. Herzberg objected to other people copying his shaper because he spent a great deal of time designing the shaper and was very proud of its careful production process. (Check out their charts on the Fox website.) That’s what he’s familiar with and that’s what he wants to get from a new shaper. I like having thick walls on the tube. Aren’t most bocal tips about the same diameter? This is a time-honored shape and reed design that Mr. Herzberg used throughout his illustrious career as a performer and teacher. At 10.3mm the butt width of a Herzberg shape is nearly the widest among all the bassoon shapers we make. Michael and I arbitrarily selected 9.5mm as a width more in line with most shapes. Bassoon Shaper Handle The body is made of natural color, polished aluminum, with blued steel side adjusting sliding cane jaws. Shaper tips for Contra Bassoon K1, K2, K3 & K4 5 mm shank Use with Rieger Shaper Handle (RBSH) Made in Germany GEORGE RIEGER SHAPER TIP MEASURMENTS Anything from 10mm on is getting big. If you’re good enough to achieve a position of prominence it is probably because you continually search for something better. The only advantage of an original Herzberg shaper would be the pin indents which precisely position the cane. We use the Herzberg shape exclusively. The profiler sells for $599, making it one of the least expensive on the market. Oboe cane coming soon! Made from gouged and hand-selected Danzi cane. Goltzer shapers are a good example. 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. These are the caliber that I would pull out of my personal reed box to perform on. And that also doesn’t mean that I like ’em! Tel: +49 (0)7225-9168300 Fax: +49 (0)7225-9168301 mail@georgrieger.com. Steel manufacture, with a … Purchased from Norman Herzberg shortly before his death, this was the second shaper of his I have owned, used only a couple of years before it was put in storage. Select the shape from the selection boxes. Posted on May 28, 2016. Welcome to the forum. I prefer the Herzberg flared end that permits to do the Herzberg bevel without making the tube end too small with need to ream a lot. Rigotti Bassoon cane. Condition is "Used". SHAPERS ( measurements tip at widest, throat at narrowest ) in mm #1 14.55 8.70 Herzberg Products SOLD #2 15.55 8.25 Prestini #3 15.30 9.80 Unknown shaper, brass screw handle Bassoon Cane & Reed Shaping Tools From Rieger to Fox and other trusted brands, MMI is proud to offer premier bassoon reed shapers. This is the shape most pro players gravitate around as it helps give that classic Heckel sound. The shaper is easy to use, however, I noticed that it scratches easily under the knife. A History of the Herzberg/Kamins Reed Making Method with Benjamin Kamins; Scraping, Refining, and Breaking-in Reeds. Students in the DePaul bassoon studio have the unique opportunity to learn from three pre-eminent bassoonists working in tandem. We offer the three most popular variations of Fox straight shapers. Otherwise, they are essentially Knochenauer shapes. Everything else is exactly the same. The only difference is the final flare to the butt end. I’m not sure how to contact him, but a good place to start might be the afore mentioned Web site for Herzberg Projects. A set screw locks the shaper tip in position. This straight shaper is very comfortable to use and is made from quality materials. This is the shape most pro players gravitate around as it helps give that classic Heckel sound. The B3 and HG shapes are very similar with the LM shape still being close, but the WG shape is a different style altogether. Straight Shaper for Bassoon by Fox $ 139.00. Use I-01-R for Rieger shaper tips. Thank you everybody for your valuable help. Sold by the piece. They are made from Gonzalez cane on a Fox number 2 shaper. I feel it would be more helpful if Fox chose to describe it’s Shapers as “similar to Riegger #14” for example, rather than by the name of the bassoonist who, presumably, commissioned a specific custom shape. Urbach Bassoon Reeds VanDoren Vigder's Bassoon Supplies. Tip openings are stable, etc. Oboe cane coming soon! Free shipping for many products! However having tried the 14 tip and owning a original Herzberg flat shaper, They are a bit different. buyers only please. I think the objective of endorsement advertising is to exploit the natural insecurity we all suffer with to some degree. Straight vs. fold over shapers Bassoon reed shapers are made in two different ways: straight and fold over. Straight shapers (bassoon) by Herzberg and Fox; Folding shapers (bassoon) by Rieger; Folding shaper (contra bassoon) by Rieger; Join our ensembles! He also believed that following his approved method of manufacturing process could only produce the symmetrical shape and the acceptable tolerance in his shaper. Each of us has had training from some of the top bassoon educators in the United States, including Arthur Weisberg, Norman Herzberg, Ben Kamins, George Sakakeeny and Kristin Wolfe Jensen, and we share this collected knowledge and experience with every student. These are made with an original Herzberg shaper (#238), which I use for my personal reeds. Because he is dead and anybody sell neither his profiling machine nor his shaper. Yet the source for the WG sample was secure in his claim that it was a Goltzer shape. Maybe he just objected to you (Fox) using his name and him not being renumerated for it! If that wasn’t the case, then there wouldn’t be any copyright laws. This is a medium width shape with straight tube, which helps keep the pitch down for low notes and has a rounded sound. Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) Author Posts Bassoon Repair: Lapina's Woodwind Repair Rio Rancho, NM Call for an appointment. call or email for information, list, prices jesse.read@ubc.ca . This page provides dimensions of all the bassoon reed shapes available from Barton Cane. His death has not revoked that promise yet. He is always seeking improvement. Charles FibreReed Bassoon Reed Sale! Own a piece of history!U.S. I am writing to inform the double reed community that the double reed division has been taken over and is in the process of being overhauled. Accessories. The cane is first profiled and folded in half. I agree that too much reaming is not desirable, although I do like to ream just enough to true up the taper to fit the bocal. 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. I know that Fox made a lot of straight shapers on special requests of well known bassoon players and sell them. The bassoon students have their own reed room, to which they are issued keys. I won’t need to know how you produced the sample and the shape will be attributed to you. Some players, such as Bernie Garfield, are never satisfied. All shapers and shaper tips have a 30-day trial period. We are the trusted experts in planning the future for you and your business. No nicks or scratches, it looks brand new. This indentation matches the pin on the Herzberg profiler, which results in a symmetrical profiling of both blades. MD also made a straight shaper for me that is a copy of the Berdon #6 that I regularly use. Above is a photo of a Rieger fold over shaper. Bassoon reed shapers are made in two different ways: straight and fold over. I did, in fact, make a shaper based on the Herzberg shaper. And the funny thing is, they are almost identical!!! Many college bassoon students have access to profilers owned by their schools or teachers while enrolled. Bassoon Shaper Handle The body is made of natural color, polished aluminum, with blued steel side adjusting sliding cane jaws. Georg Rieger GmbH. The Herzberg Shape is a favorite amongst bassoon reed makers, especially in California. I don’t see a Herzberg shaper listed but perhaps one of them is close. Contrabassoon reeds are made from the Rieger K1 shape, Another good all around shape used by most pros. Do you know, maybe Fox makes a copy of Herzberg shaper? USt.-Id Nr. Norman Herzberg Bassoon Shaper: $495. Rieger Bassoon Shaper Tips $ 145.00. The wood that Bernd selects is grown in Yugoslavia's Bosnia region. I suspect that shapers are the second most common item (after bocals) that bassoons experiment with. Tag: bassoon shaper. All reeds are tested on a 12,000 and 6,000 series Heckel bassoon before shipping. There’s no benefit to be gained by creating unnecessary problems. This is Bell Bassoon's "H" shape. Are you saying that if I ordered a shaper with the exact same measurements as Mr. Herzberg’s that you couldn’t (wouldn’t) make it for me? See product description below from the manufacturers - "Our forming pins, which can be used with any shape of bassoon cane, have been thoughtfully designed with the Herzberg bassoon shape and "Herzberg Bevel" technique in mind. (I have two shapes that make it to 10.5mm!) So I think there is nothing “criminel” to copy NOW his shaper and share with others also like a tribute for this legendary bassooniste. Own a piece of history!U.S. Experimenting with different shaper tips and straight shapers can be expensive! For the professional bassoon reeds, the Herzberg shape is the best fit. What does Mr. SoAndSo use? If you’re looking for a specific bassoon reed or cane shaper we offer a variety of sizes and materials that will work for your shaping needs. A set screw locks the shaper tip in position. Precision gouged, shaped, and profiled bassoon cane. It’s funny how, even though the world of the bassoon is small like you said, we are subject to marketing techniques of other larger industries. Curiously, the only one that includes Goltzer’s name is the most different. The indents in straight shapers are VERY IMPORTANT for profiling evenly. Norman Herzberg Bassoon Shaper: $495. Copyright © 1995 - 2020 International Double Reed Society. He required his students to use standard fingerings on every note because, “There is no point in trying to avoid a technical difficulty by changing a fingering. They are slowly and carefully made from cane selected from Danzi, Neuranter, Rieger, Donati, Vandoren, and others depending on quality and availability. 505-771-2985 Bassoon Ensemble Music: Kendrick Music Arrangements It won’t matter if it is suspiciously similar to some other well known shape. Or where could I buy the original shaper or shaper close to his dimensions.Thanks in advance. And that would only be an advantage for people with a Herzberg profiler. Our Herzberg reed features a beautiful tone, considerable flexibility in the high register, and exceptional ease of response. To the best of my knowledge it isn’t possible to copyright or patent measurements. I doubt that he would claim it today. Sorry for my English. If someone has the measurements of the Herzberg you could compare. It is a very responsive reed with a comfortable level of resistance. Draisstr. The Delano reed is a handmade American-style bassoon reed. At this time I am still not prepared to make a Herzberg shaper available. When I brought up the width of the butt of a Herzberg shape my comment was that it was much wider than typical. That will change in time, but not yet. Viewing 15 posts - 1 through 15 (of 17 total). The plastic horns all the way to Heckels respond well to this shape. Bassoon Carving Shapes Etsy Wood Carving Sculpture Woodcarving He couldn’t even play him self and take advantage of his reeds many last years of his life. All of the beveling is done from the 2’nd wire back to the butt of the reed. Similarly, I would not be comfortable going out and blatantly producing shapers that purport to duplicate the shapers of Rieger or any other maker. More about the shaper in my next post. The only difference is the final flare to the butt end. I use a shaper similar to the famous "Herzberg" shape and the reeds are light and responsive as well as pitch stable. 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. Now that I’m providing more detail for each shape on our web site it might be possible to also provide additional background information. And the Contraforte reeds are made from the Rieger C2 shape. 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. Includes Fox 1, Fox 2, Van Hoesen, Herzberg, Christlieb, Knochenhauer, Rieger 1A, Kristen Wolfe Jensen, Gabriel Beavers, Darrel Hale, Jeff Keesecker. I think anyone here would object to someone essentially copying our work and then directly competing against us in the marketplace. 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