NEW PRICES EFFECTIVE August 14, 2009

Why do many bassoonists buy their reeds and cane from
VIGDER'S BASSOON SUPPLIES?
1) All bassoon reeds are handmade over a period of 21 days with a gouging machine, profiling machine, two hands, files, and patience.
2) All reeds are tested before you receive them on a bassoon with real music and are not shipped to you unless I feel you can use them immediately.
3) All reeds are made with 21 gauge wire, which is slightly stronger than the the standard 22 gauge wire and which I feel will hold the blades and the entire reed in place better.
4) All other supplies are made in the same meticulous manner as the finished bassoon reeds.
5) For over 30 years you will note the modest and reasonable prices of my high quality work. Keep in mind that each reed has three weeks of labor built into it; not just a twenty minute slap-dash job as commercially-made reeds are often made.
6)If you have never ordered from me before, I have made reeds and all of the items in this web site for many university, conservatory,high school and junior high teachers throughout this country since 1976; and for major suppliers of double reeds as well.