Klarinet Archive - Posting 000242.txt from 1994/04

From: Cary Karp <nrm-karp@-----.SE>
Subj: Re: Reed cutters
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 1994 05:42:19 -0400

On Thu, 21 Apr 1994, Karen Noel-Bentley wrote:

> 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.

Also make sure that it cuts to the same shape as the tip of the
mouthpiece that the reeds will be used on. If you use a few different
mouthpieces you may also have use for a few different reed cutters.

If you have ever rejected a brand of reeds because its tip shape doesn't
match your mouthpiece, it may be worth experimenting with a quick clip to a
more suitable tip shape.