View Store Information
Forrests Music Inc
1849 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94703
USA
email: sales@forrestsmusic.com
phone: 510-845-7178 800-322-6263
facebook: https://facebook.com/ForrestsMusic
instagram: http://instagram.com/forrestsmusicberkeley
Store hours:
Mon-Fri 10:00AM - 5:30PM PST
Sat: 10:00AM - 5:00PM PST
Sun: Closed
It is 11:55 AM on Friday September 5th, 2025. We are open.
Closed for New Year's day, Martin Luther King day, President's day, Memorial day, Independence day, Labor day, Thankgiving, Christmas, & Inventory
BASSOON MANDRELS
bassoon
Scroll over image to zoom
Eine Kleine Bassoon Mandrel
Stylish mandrel that holds a reed firmly and comfortably in a 1 1/2" ball handle. Great for reed adjustments!
Stylish mandrel that holds a reed firmly and comfortably in a 1 1/2" ball handle. Great for reed adjustments!
Scroll over image to zoom
Chiarugi (Rigotti) Bassoon Mandrel
Stainless steel tip in a flattened ebony handle.
Stainless steel tip in a flattened ebony handle.
Reeds 'n Stuff Bassoon Holding Mandrel
This holding mandrel allows you to have full control of both the reed and your tools during the finishing process.
Designed to hold your reeds and still allow ample space for a plaque, this holding mandrel gives you ultimate control of your work while keeping your fingers at a safe distance from any knives you may be using.
This holding mandrel allows you to have full control of both the reed and your tools during the finishing process.
Designed to hold your reeds and still allow ample space for a plaque, this holding mandrel gives you ultimate control of your work while keeping your fingers at a safe distance from any knives you may be using.
Reeds 'n Stuff Bassoon Forming Mandrel
The classic forming mandrel. This forming mandrel is 2.3 mm wide at the tip and has a two-part progression towards the back to allow the reed to be gently opened from the inside. Ideal for smaller shapes and those who prefer reeds which are less round in the area of the first two wires.
The classic forming mandrel. This forming mandrel is 2.3 mm wide at the tip and has a two-part progression towards the back to allow the reed to be gently opened from the inside. Ideal for smaller shapes and those who prefer reeds which are less round in the area of the first two wires.
Reeds 'n Stuff Bassoon Mandrel Plus Reeds 'n Stuff Bassoon Holding Mandrel Plus
For those who prefer a more rounded throat, Reeds 'n Stuff has developed, together with Prof. David Petersen, the forming mandrel PLUS. The tip is 3.2 mm wide, which helps give the reed a larger and rounder throat opening. Ideal for wider shapes and those who prefer a larger inner cavity in the their reeds.
For those who prefer a more rounded throat, Reeds 'n Stuff has developed, together with Prof. David Petersen, the forming mandrel PLUS. The tip is 3.2 mm wide, which helps give the reed a larger and rounder throat opening. Ideal for wider shapes and those who prefer a larger inner cavity in the their reeds.
Reeds 'n Stuff Anti-Crack Mandrel
Gone are the days of inserting your forming mandrel all the way into the tube for rounding the back end of your reed.
The Anti-Crack Mandrel allows you for form only the back of the tube while keeping the throat flat. This prevents cracks from spreading into the blade. This enables you to then gently open the throat of the reed only the desired amount with your forming mandrel of choice.
Gone are the days of inserting your forming mandrel all the way into the tube for rounding the back end of your reed.
The Anti-Crack Mandrel allows you for form only the back of the tube while keeping the throat flat. This prevents cracks from spreading into the blade. This enables you to then gently open the throat of the reed only the desired amount with your forming mandrel of choice.
Reeds 'n Stuff Ejector Ring for Bassoon Mandrel
The ejector ring for bassoon reeds is used to easily detach the reed from the mandrel after the wire has been fixed. In addition, by using an ejector ring you avoid twisting the reed when pulling it off the mandrel, which would otherwise lead to undesired blade slippage.
Due to it's unique design, the ejector ring can be set to any desired position on the mandrel. The ejector ring fits on all mandrels up to a diameter of 6 mm, and can also be used as a depth stop on our spiral-fluted and diamond-coated reamers.
The ejector ring for bassoon reeds is used to easily detach the reed from the mandrel after the wire has been fixed. In addition, by using an ejector ring you avoid twisting the reed when pulling it off the mandrel, which would otherwise lead to undesired blade slippage.
Due to it's unique design, the ejector ring can be set to any desired position on the mandrel. The ejector ring fits on all mandrels up to a diameter of 6 mm, and can also be used as a depth stop on our spiral-fluted and diamond-coated reamers.
Rieger Bassoon Mandrel
A 51mm nickel silver tip in an ergonomically shaped round beechwood grip, Rieger model.
A 51mm nickel silver tip in an ergonomically shaped round beechwood grip, Rieger model.
Rieger Bassoon Mandrel MR Model (Mordechai Rechtman)
Featured in "The Bassoon Reed" by M. Rechtman (X-1248) , 43mm nickel silver tip in an ergonically shaped round beechwood grip. This Rieger model has markings at 26mm and 30mm and features a unique 3mm wide flat tip.
Featured in "The Bassoon Reed" by M. Rechtman (X-1248) , 43mm nickel silver tip in an ergonically shaped round beechwood grip. This Rieger model has markings at 26mm and 30mm and features a unique 3mm wide flat tip.
Rieger Bassoon Forming Mandrel
Nickel silver mandrel with a flattened tip in an ergonomically shaped round beechwood handle, Bar model.
Nickel silver mandrel with a flattened tip in an ergonomically shaped round beechwood handle, Bar model.
Bassoon Throat Mandrels
Set of 3 mandrels for bassoon reed throats are used to measure and "open up" the throat of the reed during forming and wire adjustment stages of the reed making process. An instruction sheet is included.
Set of 3 mandrels for bassoon reed throats are used to measure and "open up" the throat of the reed during forming and wire adjustment stages of the reed making process. An instruction sheet is included.
Bassoon Mandrel & Reed Drying Rack Set
The ebony handle comes with six removable mandrel tips, which fit in the 5 hole clear acrylic drying rack. A very practical item; use it instead of a regular mandrel.
The ebony handle comes with six removable mandrel tips, which fit in the 5 hole clear acrylic drying rack. A very practical item; use it instead of a regular mandrel.
Mandrel Tip For #E-14
Individual mandrel tip to fit the #E-14 Bassoon Mandrel & Reed Drying Rack.
Individual mandrel tip to fit the #E-14 Bassoon Mandrel & Reed Drying Rack.
Contra
Reeds 'n Stuff Contra Holding Mandrel
This holding mandrel allows you to have full control of both the reed and your tools during the finishing process. Designed to hold your reeds and still allow ample space for a plaque, the holding mandrel gives you ultimate control of your work while keeping your fingers at a safe distance from any knives. The ergonomic wooden handle of our reed making tools provides for ease of use and is made of oiled beechwood.
This holding mandrel allows you to have full control of both the reed and your tools during the finishing process. Designed to hold your reeds and still allow ample space for a plaque, the holding mandrel gives you ultimate control of your work while keeping your fingers at a safe distance from any knives. The ergonomic wooden handle of our reed making tools provides for ease of use and is made of oiled beechwood.
Reeds 'n Stuff Contra Forming Mandrel
Use one mandrel to form the tubes from start to finish. The parabolic forming mandrel for contra bassoon reeds is newly designed to meet your reed making needs. Several crucial measurements were taken from a host of contra bassoon reeds in the most popular shapes to provide key thicknesses at the back of the reed as well as throughout the tube. The tip of the mandrel is less than 2 mm wide - small enough to fit between the pieces of cane after folding and help open up the tube.
Use one mandrel to form the tubes from start to finish. The parabolic forming mandrel for contra bassoon reeds is newly designed to meet your reed making needs. Several crucial measurements were taken from a host of contra bassoon reeds in the most popular shapes to provide key thicknesses at the back of the reed as well as throughout the tube. The tip of the mandrel is less than 2 mm wide - small enough to fit between the pieces of cane after folding and help open up the tube.
Reeds 'n Stuff Ejector Ring for Contra Forming Mandrel
The ejector ring for contrabassoon reeds is used to easily detach the reed from the mandrel after the wire has been fixed. In addition, by using an ejector ring you avoid twisting the reed when pulling it off the mandrel, which would otherwise lead to undesired blade slippage.
Due to it's unique design, the ejector ring can be set to any desired position on the mandrel.
The ejector ring fits on all mandrels up to a maximum diameter of 6.5 mm, and can also be used as a depth stop on spiral-fluted and diamond-coated reamers. Use the Ejector Ring as a depth stop, so that your reeds are always formed the same way and you do not have to remember how far above or below the line you form your reeds.
The ejector ring for contrabassoon reeds is used to easily detach the reed from the mandrel after the wire has been fixed. In addition, by using an ejector ring you avoid twisting the reed when pulling it off the mandrel, which would otherwise lead to undesired blade slippage.
Due to it's unique design, the ejector ring can be set to any desired position on the mandrel.
The ejector ring fits on all mandrels up to a maximum diameter of 6.5 mm, and can also be used as a depth stop on spiral-fluted and diamond-coated reamers. Use the Ejector Ring as a depth stop, so that your reeds are always formed the same way and you do not have to remember how far above or below the line you form your reeds.
Fox Contrabassoon Holding Mandrel
Brass tip in a round plastic handle.
Brass tip in a round plastic handle.
