All Hodge silk swabs are made from 100% silk and come in performers black, royal blue, burgundy, forest green, and deep purple. Silk is very absorbent, soaking up water in instruments better than any other natural material on the market, including both cotton and chamois. Most uniquely, silk is very compressible, making it possible to pull through instruments with large variations in bore size. In addition, silk is lint free.
The Hodge double-reed reed cases hold the reeds with a high quality foam reed holder. The reeds sit in slots that are just the right size to grip the reed thread and hold them in. In addition, a foam strip is seated on the lid and comes down over the open slots when the case is closed. The oboe reed cases and saxophone/clarinet reed cases are made of sturdy plastic that is resistant to breaking even when abused. The bassoon reed case is made of leatherette covered metal.
The Compact Bassoon Minder is one of several miscellaneous products that Hodge Products, Inc. makes. The compact bassoon minder turns the chair into a bassoon stand, but is much more portable and much less expensive. It can be stored in a very small space and weighs very little. It is a great way to keep the bassoon vertical during a break at a rehearsal without having to carry a heavy, bulky stand. Other products include the Stand Accessory Shelf and the Oboe Reed Drying Board.
