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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000022.txt from 2008/02

From: Dennis Thiel <dathiel@-----.au>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Re: Reed Making
Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:27:36 -0500

An Australian double reed accessories store in Melbourne ... "The Wind
Miller", handles equipment for the full range of double reed instruments.

In response to this thread, see the self contained internal reed lights
described here. No bothersome wires to contend with. The bassoon light
with reed attached is shown in the lighted condition. The light simply
replaces the normal mandrel, in use. Used in conjunction with a
translucent / clear plaque, blade details are further enhanced. The oboe
light is illustrated, with attached reed, but unfortunately not lighted.
The site is easy to negotiate. The Oboe and Cor reed lights are very
effective.
http://windmiller.com.au/store/index.php Go to Featured Products, lower
right side list.
Bassoon reed light,
http://windmiller.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=388
Double click image to enlarge.

Dennis.
Oboe, Cor.
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Peggy Church wrote:
> We have a double discussion going on here- oboe reeds and bassoon
> reeds, which is my interest. Give us a clue as to which kind in the
> first sentence, please.
>
> My teacher is a very good bassoon reed maker and he can make 5 blanks
> in an hour. I photographed his process to help me remember exactly
> what to do.
> The scrape is something else, ever seeking the perfect reed. He has a
> collection of reed models from some of the important bassoonists,
> which gives us ideas about subtleties.
> He located a source for a neat little hand held micrometer for precise
> thickness measurements. This saves us a lot of guessing.
> I like using a clear plastic plaque because the light shines right
> through it. But I am yearning for a lighted plaque. Does anyone use
> one, and if so, has it become indispensible?
>
> Peggy Church
> Adult learner!
> peggychurch@-----.net

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