In response to numerous requests, I have listed below several basic measurements of my English Horn reeds. Of course, each piece of cane is different, so measurements my vary slightly from reed to reed. I have never used wires to control the openings because I believe that a good gouge, mindful scraping and side rails will control the opening and allow the reed to vibrate properly. 

 

English Horn Reed Measurements 

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Gouge Thickness                                                 70 mm (middle)

 

Shape                                                                      RDG #1

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Tied length                                                             61 mm (59 for Mimi shape)

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Finished length                                                     56 – 57 mm

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Top of heart/blend                                                53 - 54 mm

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Length of heart                                                      9 - 10 mm

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Length of center of tip                                         3 mm

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Length of tip at sides                                            4 – 5 mm

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Length of back                                                       12 – 13 mm

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Length of Bark from string                                 4 – 5 mm

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Thickness of heart                                                 52 – 53 mm

(measured halfway between top of heart/blend

and back of heart & halfway between spine & side rails)

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Thickness of Blend                                                 50 mm

(between heart & tip)