The brand of instrument, the bocal, the style of playing, the brand of cane, and the reed shapes all play a huge role in how we can attain maximum comfortability while playing the bassoon. The type of shaper we use can make an enormous difference, without the expense of buying a new bocal or instrument. In this presentation, César Torres shares the knowledge he has acquired testing the majority of shapers in the market, and illustrates to fellow bassoonists what exactly made a great difference in his playing and has helped him to achieve more confidence and comfort in playing.