Oboe tube cane

Tube cane is the earliest point in the reed-making chain. It is intended for makers who prefer to control splitting, pre-gouging, precision gouging and shaping in their own workshop.

Cane specification

Choose your measurements.

Diameter, density and gouge thickness are separated using the terminology professional reed makers expect.

DiameterChoose

Choose the outside-diameter range of the cane.

9.5–10.0 mm10.0–10.5 mm10.5–11.0 mm11.0–11.25 mm

Selection summary

Diameter: Choose

Natural variation and current availability are confirmed with the enquiry.

What does tube cane mean?

The product is a natural stalk segment that has not been split, gouged or shaped. Tube cane and gouged cane therefore describe different processing stages, not interchangeable names.

Details to include with an enquiry

Diameter and fibre structure influence how natural cane works. Current selection is confirmed with the enquiry rather than presented as an unqualified stock promise.

Target diameter range
Quantity or batch size
Oboe, oboe d'amore or cor anglais use
Your splitting and gouging workflow

Selection of a natural material

Each tube is considered for straightness, surface integrity and visible fibre direction. Natural differences in colour and texture are assessed alongside workability.