Profiling Machine K.GE (oboe and E. horn reeds)

2.420,00€

Machine price includes an initial adjustment by Éric González. Please read the information below.

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Profiling Machine K.GE (oboe and E. horn reeds)

KGE Scraping Machine (for Oboe and English Horn Reeds)

Shipping in approximately 30 days, depending on the manufacturer.

The KGE profiling machine is the ideal tool for oboists and English horn players seeking precision and consistency in reed preparation. With a robust design, this machine enables precise adjustments in reed scraping to ensure optimal performance.

The machine offers many customizable configurations and variations, giving you the freedom of a blade with the precision of a machine. Below are videos demonstrating the machine’s functionality and answers to frequently asked questions.

K.GE Authorized Technical Service

At EG-REEDS, we also provide authorized technical service, personally trained by K.GE for Spain and Portugal.

Service available only for machines purchased on www.eg-reeds.com

K.GE Specially Trained Servicing Agent

KGE Profiling Machine.

“Unlike other scraping machines previously designed and sold by other manufacturers, this machine fully finishes the reed, so it’s ready to play. There’s no need to retouch the reed with a knife, as the machine offers a wide range of settings that allow you to completely finish your reed. We believe this scraping machine is a revolutionary device that will make the reed-making process faster and, more importantly, predictable and reliable. Thanks to the computer-designed mold, you can quickly make perfectly balanced reeds.” *

* Information provided by K.GE.

German and French reed models.

FAQs

Can I make English horn reeds?

Yes. Simply follow a few easy steps, and within seconds, your machine will be ready to make English horn reeds. You can view all the video tutorials under the “Videos” tab.

Can I change the scraping length without changing the tip?

Yes, you can adjust the scraping length while keeping the tip the same.

Can I modify the tip without changing the scraping length?

Yes, you can adjust the tip without altering the scraping length.

Can I adjust the amount of reed removed from the back of the scraping area?

Yes, thanks to the spring behind the blade, you can adjust the amount of wood you want to remove from the back.

What’s the difference between the German and French models?

The German reed mold creates a less progressive tip, while the French mold creates a more progressive tip that connects better with the reed body. Both models allow for stable, easy reed emission.