Klarinet Archive - Posting 000334.txt from 1995/10

From: Jacqueline G Eastwood <eastwooj@-----.EDU>
Subj: Reed Opinions
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 1995 14:00:29 -0400

Since someone recently brought up the topic of Vintage Australian reeds,
I'd like to get some updated info on current reed preferences. I have
been trying out different things from time to time ever since Morre reeds
went out of production. The Vandoren V-12's were supposed to be "just
like Morres", same specs, etc.; I'm sorry but that hasn't been my
experience, although I use them primarily. After trying the Vintage
Australians, someone recommended Vandoren White Masters, but I haven't
tried them yet. (Or was it Black Masters - the ones for French
mouthpieces, anyway.)

My set-up is a J & D Hite mouthpiece with a Bonade inverted ligature, and
I currently use V-12 #4's. (Although I do have an ancient Morre which I
tried this morning, and with a little more reshaping, it could go a while
longer, I'm sure! Even though it's been clipped twice!)

I'd really appreciate a response -- Thanks!

Jacqueline Eastwood
University of Arizona/Arizona Opera Orchestra
eastwooj@-----.edu