Vigder Blanks

10/01/2024

WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT MY BLANKS?
1)All blanks are bevelled with methods I learned first-hand from Michael O'Donovan, Christopher Weait and discussed at length with Mr. Herzberg, my first teacher from high school through junior college.
2) All blanks are formed with methods I learned first-hand from Donald Christlieb at his house on Scadlock Lane in Sherman Oaks and they work very well since 1977.
3)All blanks are marked at the top clip-off tip areas with the date of completion -this I learned first-hand from Mr. Herzberg after he showed me his cigar boxes full of blanks he made in 1954.This was during a lesson I had with him. I studied with him from 1974 to 1978.
4)All blanks have a suggested clip-off tip measurement.
5) All blanks are double reamed with a RDG reamer and a Windler reamer to insure a more proper fit on the bocal.
Shipping information: The bassoon reed blanks and profiles are handmade by me.All orders are paid for with an Paypal NET 15 day invoice;or with a USPS money order payable to SCOTT VIGDER.Shipping rates are $ 10.40 for a Priority mail small flat rate box for blanks and profiles, and $ 17.10 for a book order for a medium flat rate box.Tracking is included with all orders and when I come back from the post office I always will e mail you with tracking number.My phone number-269-967-1005

08/17/2024

SOON-SOON.

08/15/2024

Slowly but surely the autumn colors are starting here, getting ready for the first days of classes at the college campuses:

08/15/2024

As to the Barton Cane Herzberg and Christlieb shapes that I always like to make; if you are interested in either or both of those shapes made by me beginning in September please Facebook message me for the amount you would want.
Again, the price for either one and my shapes is $ 15.00 each.

08/14/2024

Tomorrow marks the 48th year of me starting to make bassoon reeds professionally. My first bassoon reed order was from Milton Focht of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
My reed making daily schedule was from 9:37 a.m. to about 5:30 p.m. every day.Seven days a week.
While I have NO outstanding blank orders right now, if you scroll down and see the shapes I make, you can always message me and let me know what you would wish to try.I will send you a Paypal invoice upon request.

07/29/2024

cOMMENCING THE 48TH YEAR OF REED WORK:What I make:3 main shapes are available in blank format for $15.00 each: Vigder "C" shape (mid-size),Kovar-Pfeifer and Mechler.I will also make the Barton Cane Herzberg and Christlieb shapes upon request.
The Vigder "C" shape, Kovar-pfeifer and Mechler are available with either Rigotti or Rieger profiled and gouged only cane sources.
The Barton Cane Herzberg shape is made with Donati cane source.
The Barton Cane Christlieb shape is made with Rigotti cane source.........................................................................................
PROFILED,SHAPED,BEVELED AND SCORED CANE:
The Vigder shape "C", Kovar-Pfeifer and Mechler shapes are available as well in this format.
They are made with Rigotti cane source.
The price is $ 9.39 per piece. They are usually sold in a bundle of 12, the price is $ 112.68.
Q:Can I buy less than 12 profiles?
A: Certainly! If you wish to try the 3 shapes and NOT have to buy a minimum of 12 pieces per shape, here are the prices for them: 2 of each shape(6 pieces)=$56.34
3 of each shape(9 pieces)=$84.51

06/08/2024

If you are looking for a very reliable cassette player and recorder, try this one which is always by my bed:Sony CD Cassette Radio CFD-S70 B----AMAZON SELLS IT FOR $ 170.00.And it always works well.

06/02/2024

06/02/2024

What I make:3 main shapes are available in blank format for $15.00 each: Vigder "C" shape (mid-size),Kovar-Pfeifer and Mechler.I will also make the Barton Cane Herzberg and Christlieb shapes upon request.
The Vigder "C" shape, Kovar-pfeifer and Mechler are available with either Rigotti or Rieger profiled and gouged only cane sources.
The Barton Cane Herzberg shape is made with Donati cane source.
The Barton Cane Christlieb shape is made with Rigotti cane source.........................................................................................
PROFILED,SHAPED,BEVELED AND SCORED CANE:
The Vigder shape "C", Kovar-Pfeifer and Mechler shapes are available as well in this format.
They are made with Rigotti cane source.
The price is $ 9.39 per piece. They are usually sold in a bundle of 12, the price is $ 112.68.
Q:Can I buy less than 12 profiles?
A: Certainly! If you wish to try the 3 shapes and NOT have to buy a minimum of 12 pieces per shape, here are the prices for them: 2 of each shape(6 pieces)=$56.34
3 of each shape(9 pieces)=$84.51............................................................................................
BOOKS:
" The No-Nonsense Guide to Bassoon Reeds"-$47.50
"Break-Ins for Bassoon Reeds"(essential warm-ups)-$ 7.50