Klarinet Archive - Posting 000872.txt from 1995/10

From: Bob Chesebro <Chesebro_Bob/furman@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: reeds
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 1995 11:05:44 -0400

We have had some very interesting discussions about reeds, viz., how to
adjust them, make them, care for them, strengths, variables, etc. I
would like to comment about the quality of the cane. I have noted that
some reeds feel "spongy" or "mushy" when played or touched (when
balancing). When checking resiliency, some reeds just will not rebound
well. I view those as candidates for the "circular file" often referred
to lately. It doesn't seem to matter which brand as I find this amongst
most, if not all, of those mentioned this past week. I feel that most
reeds, not all, need some balancing. If the cane is good, these reeds
are usually "quite" good. Maybe our supply of quality cane is
diminishing. Anyone else?

Robert Chesebro
Furman Univ.
chesebro_bob/furman@-----.edu