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CARMEN GOUGED / SHAPED / FOLDED OBOE CANE10 pieces $2.69 per unitOur Darkest-Sounding Cane YetThe darkest-sounding cane we have ever tried.Carmen is premium European Arundo donax, specially seasoned in California for three years using our unique seasoning process, allowing the cane to mature and stabilize naturally before processing.The result is an exceptionally dark, deep and rich tonal character, while maintaining the response, flexibility and projection serious oboists need.Already gouged, shaped and folded, Carmen eliminates the most time-consuming stages of cane preparation — simply tie it onto your staple and start making your reed.WHY CARMEN?🌴 3 Years Seasoned in California
Premium European Arundo donax naturally matured and stabilized in California for three years before processing.🎶 Exceptionally Dark Sound
Selected for oboists looking for maximum darkness, depth and warmth without sacrificing response or flexibility.📐 Lucarelli Shape
A wider shape through the belly designed for warmth, flexibility, stability and projection.⚙️ Precision Gouging
Professionally gouged on a premium Udo Heng gouging machine, made in Germany, for clean, precise and consistent results.✓ Gouged / Shaped / Folded — Ready to Tie
The hard work is already done. Tie the cane onto your preferred staple, scrape and make your reed.DIMENSIONSDiameter: 10.5–11 mm
Center Thickness: Approx. 0.57–0.60 mm
Length: 76 mm
Material: European Arundo donax
Shape: Lucarelli
Preparation: Gouged / Shaped / Folded
Seasoning: 3 years in CaliforniaCARMENDark. Deep. Rich.If you’re looking for the darkest sound Mother Nature has to offer, Carmen Cane is for you.
