Forrests Blend Guide Mandrel

Introducing the Forrests Blend Guide Mandrel: Your Key to Perfect Oboe Reeds

Elevate your reed-making process with the Forrests Blend Guide Mandrel, a precision tool designed to revolutionize the way you craft oboe reeds. This innovative mandrel ensures consistent and well-matched blend lines, the crucial region between the tip and heart of the reed, resulting in exceptional response and tone.

• Achieve perfectly formed blend lines every time, enhancing reed performance.
• Customize the mandrel to your preferred heart endpoint for optimal results.
• Once set, maintain the same adjustment for multiple reeds, streamlining your process.
• Align the reed perfectly with the guide for precise scraping.

How to Use:

1. Prepare your reed blank by lightly scraping the bark from the back, heart, and tip.
2. Place the reed on the mandrel and adjust its length to your desired heart endpoint.
3. Begin with light test scraping, then measure to ensure proper blend placement.
4. Fine-tune the mandrel length as needed and continue scraping until perfect.

Included in the Package:

• Forrests Blend Guide Mandrel
• Allen wrench for easy adjustments
• Detailed instructions for optimal use

Crafted with the discerning oboist in mind, the Forrests Blend Guide Mandrel is an essential tool for anyone serious about creating high-quality, responsive reeds. Elevate your reed-making skills and experience the difference in your playing today.