Bassoon Reeds

The modern bassoon exists in two distinct primary forms, the Buffet system and the Heckel system. The Buffet system is played primarily in France but also in Belgium and parts of Latin America, while the Heckel system is played in the majority of the world.

The modern bassoon is generally made of maple, with medium-hardness types such as sycamore maple (Bergahorn in German, Acer pseudoplantanus) and sugar maple (from North America) being preferred. Professional models are often made of Bergahorn (translates as "mountain maple", but distinct from the North American tree of that name). The most sought-after variety of Bergahorn for bassoons is the flamed "Riegel-Bergahorn" variety. Less-expensive models are made of materials such as polypropylene and ebonite, primarily for student and outdoor use; metal bassoons were made in the past but have not been in production by any major manufacturer since 1889.

Bassoon reeds, made of Arundo donax cane, are often made by the players themselves, although beginner bassoonists tend to buy their reeds from professional reed makers or use reeds made by their teachers."
This information found: Wikipedia Encylopedia

Amati ABN41S Bassoon