Doublereed Archive - Posting 000040.txt from 2008/05

From: "Miriam Williams" <mwquacker@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] oboe reed knives
Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 14:48:58 -0400

Yes, thanks; I've known Meg for years. She is a very nice person, and her
customer service is unparalleled IMO.

Do you use the Speedy Sharp, Herb?

Miriam

----- Original Message -----
From: "herb fawcett" <herbgosia@-----.net>
To: <doublereed@-----.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: [DR-L] oboe reed knives

> Miriam,
> That reference was to Meg Cassell at Good tone Guild. A very nice person!
> Herb
>
>
> On 5/7/08 10:35 AM, "Miriam Williams" <mwquacker@-----.net> wrote:
>
>> What are you teachers recommending for a decent hollow-ground beginning
>> reed
>> knife these days?
>>
>> I have a couple Rigotti I like.
>>
>> I am familiar with "a good reed knife is one you can keep sharp". I seem
>> to
>> be able to do that with the Rigotti.
>>
>> I'm doing some internet reasearch for students who may start reedmaking
>> this
>> summer.
>> Preferably under $30 if possible.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Miriam

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