Klarinet Archive - Posting 000238.txt from 1994/04

From: Karen Noel-Bentley <karennb@-----.CA>
Subj: Re: Reed cutters
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 1994 22:45:15 -0400

On Thu, 21 Apr 1994, Dr. Ronald P. Monsen wrote:

> Many folks seem to like the CORDIER. VANDOREN also makes a rather expensive
> reed cutter. The VANDOREN has a replaceable blade and cutting surface. I
> have used and purchased two of the VANDOREN for finishing handmade reeds.
> I have never been able to get a good even cut on the VANDOREN in spite of
> its high p[rice and "technical" advancements. So my vote is for CORDIER.

Have you tried PISONI reed clippers? They're similar to Cordiers, but
less expensive. I had a Cordier, but the cut was uneven; my Pisoni makes
a good, even cut. Whichever brand you buy, I think it's best to try it
out first to make sure it works properly and cuts evenly.

Karen