Shaped cane is the fastest route: the outline is already done, so you can tie the reed and scrape it to your taste from a precise blank. Gouged cane is for makers who want to choose their own final shape. Pregouged cane starts earlier in the process and is intended for players with the machines needed to finish the gouge, shape and reed.

This category is only for English horn. For other instruments, see our oboe cane or oboe d'amore cane.

Choose shaped English horn cane if you want a quality blank that is ready to tie and scrape without worrying about the shaper or extra machines. If you need a more personal outline, choose gouged cane: after selecting diameter, hardness and thickness, you can shape it your way. Pregouged cane is for workshops that want to control the whole process with their own machines.

Yes, the options depend on the type of cane. With shaped cane you can choose shaper, hardness, diameter and thickness. With gouged cane you can choose diameter, hardness and thickness. With pregouged cane you can choose the diameter.

No. These are blanks for making English horn reeds. To turn them into a finished reed you will need tying, scraping and adjustment, plus compatible English horn staples.