Gouged cane for Oboe – hardness tested [10.0]

Diameter: 10 – 10.5mm

Gouger: Reeds’ n Stuff “Passin”

Hardeness tester: Reeds’ n Stuff

Very hard <10
Hard 10 – 12
Medium 3 – 16
Soft  >16

Note: The grading of degrees of hardness with respect to the measured values corresponds to my experience. Due to the slightly different spring tension of each hardener, the values can differ with another test tool.