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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000031.txt from 2003/04

From: Jonathan Dlouhy <dlouhy@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] shaper tips for oboes
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 00:45:45 -0400

On Wednesday 09 April 2003 6:57 pm, Angela Wells wrote:
> I have had opportunities to try a few different shaper tips, including
> Adam and RDG. In my opinion, the RDG is a little bit harder to use because
> the four edges are rounded ever so slightly, making it easier to take a
> little too much off of one or more of the sides as you go. The Adam are
> more square, so it's easier to feel and see and there is a diminished
> chance of "messing up."
>
> This is coming from someone who is even picky about rulers (the lines
> have to be really clear, etc). Out of my oboist friends, those who agree
> that there is a difference between the edges of the different shapers don't
> neccessarily think it matters when it comes to the finished cane.
>
> We like to argue about staples. Some say brass staples produce a
> warmer sound, others say they either corrode or get bent out of shape too
> easily. Some say silver projects better, etc. Neither my ability to make
> reeds nor to play oboe is so consistent that I can tell a difference.
>
> :-)Angela:-)

Angela, I apologize in advance if this seems offensive. If what you say about
your abilities in regards to making reeds and playing the oboe are accurate,
then why are you giving advice?
By the way, the difference between brass and silver tubes is that brass is a
softer metal and it is cheaper. That's it.

--
Jonathan Dlouhy
Principal Oboe,
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
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Thursday, April 10, 2003