Klarinet Archive - Posting 000050.txt from 1994/06

From: Karen Noel-Bentley <karennb@-----.CA>
Subj: Re: Reeds. . . a general observation for your comments
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 1994 21:23:11 -0400

On Sat, 4 Jun 1994, Dr. Ronald P. Monsen wrote:

> Glotin reeds--I have been catching up on reading the postings to the list-
> your (Karen N Bentley) posting about GIAI (?) reeds prompts me to ask a
> question. I have been using Glotin chamber cut reeds for some time now.
> Is the reed you describe something new or added to their line? I find the
> Glotin reeds I have used consistent and of a very good quality for the
> cane. A few months ago I read that the grading (numbering) had been altered
> to make these reeds conform with Vandoren. Up until that point they were
> about as you describe the GAIA reeds.

As far as I know, Gaia is a new addition to the Glotin line--at least
this is what the store clerk told me. I have never tried the other Glotin
lines, so I can't compare them to the Gaias.

Karen