Pre-gouged · Processing stage 02

Pre-gouged oboe cane

Pre-gouged cane removes the splitting and first material-reduction steps, while deliberately leaving the final center and side thickness to the maker.

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.

Pre-gouged is not a final gouge

Although much of the inner pith has been removed, the blank is not at its final playing profile. A finishing pass with your own machine, bed and target dimensions is still expected.

Match it to your workshop setup

A useful enquiry identifies how the blank will enter your existing workflow.

Starting diameter
Gouging machine or bed
Target final profile
Batch and quantity

Checks before the final pass

Prepare each piece according to your soaking routine, then recheck fibre, cracks and symmetry before final gouging.