N31 Bassoon Reeds / Bassoon, 2 Finished Reeds (Donati Medium) The reeds are finished to a playable state after being test-played, sterilized with ethanol, and further sterilized with 254nm UV light before delivery. (The reeds have been test-played and adjusted.) 1. Brand of Material Donati (also known as Silvacane) (Made in France) This is a historic brand of reed cane, production of which began in 1932, and originates from the Sauvebonne valley near Hyères, France. Donati is a material with average hardness and density, and is a popular material in Europe. 2. Density and Hardness of Material Density (0.63), Hardness (0.18) Density (0.59), Hardness (0.19) 3. Reed Shaper Rieger: No. T (Thunemann) (Tip width: 15.60mm) This type has a slightly wider tip width and first wire width than the popular No. 1a, providing a balance of stability and resistance. 4. Dimensions of Finished Reed Blade section: approx. 27mm, Tube section: approx. 30mm, Reed length: approx. 57mm #Bassoon #Bassoon DZ 01, 02