The KGE Student Bassoon Reed is the entry-level reed in KGE's bassoon range, available in two strengths to match where the player's embouchure is right now: Medium-Soft for the early beginner, Medium for those moving on from softer reeds. Affordable, predictable, and easy to keep in stock.

Made for the early stages

Beginner bassoonists go through reeds quickly. They drop them, knock them in cases, leave them in dry rooms, and break in their embouchures faster than they realise. The KGE Student is built for that reality: an affordable, reliable workshop-made reed that plays close to the next one out of the box, so a teacher can stock a few without wondering which will work for which student.

Two strengths to grow with the player

Medium-Soft suits the absolute beginner whose embouchure is still developing. It plays freely without requiring much pressure, letting the student focus on tone and breath rather than wrestling the reed. Medium follows on naturally as the embouchure strengthens, with a touch more resistance to encourage developing control. The wrapping is KGE's distinctive dark multi-coloured thread.

At a glance

• Instrument: Bassoon
• Strengths: Medium-Soft and Medium
• Best for: Beginner bassoonists, teachers stocking reeds for students
• Features: Workshop-made consistency, dark multi-coloured thread binding
• Made: By KGE in Shanghai

Where it sits in the range

The most affordable bassoon reed in our range, and a sensible choice for the early stages of bassoon learning. As the player develops, step up to the standard KGE Bassoon Reed for more depth in the lower register. Or browse the full bassoon reed range.