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Winding machine from the side: crank shaft, gear drive and brass spool holderBassoon reed winding machine, full view in black on a wooden base plateWinding machine with a blue thread spool, ready to wind a bassoon reedClose-up: bassoon reed on the winding mandrel, thread being wound around the tube

Winding Machine for Bassoon Reeds

from € 399/ ≈ $431incl. 19% VAT

Price in EUR. The amount in your currency is an approximate guide only. Shipping and duties calculated separately by region.

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A perfect wrap — in under two minutes.

Winding Machine

The winding machine keeps the thread tension constant while you simply turn the crank. The winding stays even, the pattern stays clean, and that holds from the first reed to the hundredth. What used to take concentration and time becomes routine.

In action

From clamping in to taking off: just under two minutes. And the hundredth reed looks exactly like the first.

Side by side

Time per reed
By hand
5–10 minutes
With Winding Machine
Under 2 minutes
Tension
By hand
Drifts as fatigue sets in
With Winding Machine
Constant across the whole wrap
Pattern
By hand
Varies from reed to reed
With Winding Machine
Clean and even
Reeds per hour
By hand
approx. 6–8
With Winding Machine
approx. 25–30

Figures from our daily workshop use.

Winding Machine

Your machine, your color.

Every winding machine is made in the color of your choice. Currently available:

  • Bassoon reed winding machine in the White colorway
    White
  • Bassoon reed winding machine in the Red colorway
    Red
  • Bassoon reed winding machine in the Dark Blue colorway
    Dark Blue
  • Bassoon reed winding machine in the Black colorway
    Black (shown with bamboo base, € 20 surcharge; also available with Black Base)
  • Bassoon reed winding machine in the Panda colorway
    Panda
    € 45 surcharge (longer print time) ≈ $49
  • Bassoon reed winding machine in the Orca colorway
    Orca
    € 45 surcharge (longer print time) ≈ $49

Base plate: 3D-printed included, bamboo base for a € 20 surcharge. ≈ $22

Frequently asked

Is the machine available in different colours?

Yes. The six colourways are shown above on this page. Just tell us your preferred colour when you enquire.

How long does it take to wind a reed?

It depends on the user. Thanks to the hand crank, a reed can be wound very quickly without sacrificing quality. As a rule of thumb, expect under two minutes.

Are different base plates available?

Yes. A 3D-printed base plate is included as standard. A bamboo base plate is available for a €20 surcharge.

How does the winding process work step by step?

Our YouTube channel has a how-to video that walks through the entire process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euEsE-CQxrw

Questions? Get in touch.

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