Collection: Rod Tabs

Prevent accidental breakage, maintain perfect symmetry in the opening of your blades, and protect the edge of your knives with our specialized selection of double reed plaques. The scraping plaque (or shock plate/insert plaque) is a small sheet designed to be delicately inserted between the two blades of the reed before working with the knife or guillotine. By providing a rigid, smooth, and slightly curved support surface, the plaque absorbs scraping pressure, prevents the bottom blade from breaking due to bending, and allows you to sculpt the heart, bevels, and tip with complete safety. If you are looking to buy durable and calibrated oboe or bassoon reed plaques, our specialized online store offers the best options on the market.

Our catalog includes plaques and shock plaques made from various materials and shapes adapted to each instrument in the family:

• Hardwood Plaques (Ebony, Grenadilla, and Boxwood): The traditional choice preferred by artisans. Wood offers a natural and organic feel, maximally protecting the edge of the scraping knife and gently conforming to the inner contour of the blades.

• Synthetic Material and Copper/Plastic Plaques: Designed for unlimited durability. They feature ultra-smooth surfaces that do not absorb moisture or accumulate resin residue, making them ideal for intensive use in the workshop or classroom.

• Specific Designs and Profiles: We offer plaques with contours adapted to the exact dimensions of oboe, oboe d'amore, English horn, and bassoon reeds, with beveled edges for smooth insertion without damaging the sides of the tip.

Optimize your scraping control and reduce reed loss due to breakage to zero. Explore our catalog of lutherie tools and enjoy fast, convenient, and completely secure shipping.