N47 Bassoon Reed / Bassoon, 2 Finished Reeds (Donati Soft) The reeds are finished to a playable state through test playing and are 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 material, with reed cane production starting in 1932, and originating from the Sauvebonne valley near Hyères, France. Donati is an average hardness and density material, popular in Europe. 2. Density and Hardness of Material Density (0.53), Hardness (0.20) Density (0.58), Hardness (0.19) 3. Reed Shaper Rieger: No. 1a (Tip width: 15.50mm) Relatively easy to play, this shaper type is easy to play even for those with relatively low lung capacity or less experience. 4. Dimensions of Finished Reed Blade: Approximately 27mm, Tube: Approximately 30mm, Reed Length: Approximately 57mm #Bassoon #Bassoon DZ 43, 57