Klarinet Archive - Posting 000155.txt from 1995/11

From: "James M. Pyne" <jpyne@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Glotin Reeds
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 1995 13:22:35 -0500

I have used Glotin GIIIs for many years now with great success (on my Pyne
mouthpieces of course). What I have found is absolutely essential with
Glotin is to frequently flatten the underside of the reed, especially when
breaking it in. I have a large Nicholson flat file which I use before I
even play on a single reed out of a new box. After briefly soaking all ten
reeds, I file each and every one (without pressing on the tip). This does
not effect the strength of the reed. Then I play all ten and begin sorting
them. When I finally determine which reeds I might actually use for
rehearsals and performances, I find that I might file a given reed 2 - 5
times during the course of a 2 hour practice session. After about a week of
this daily routine, the reeds need only an occassional filing when they
feel stuffy. The stuffiness is due to warpage on the underside of the
reed.

For me the Glotins give a bit darker and smoother sound than the V12s,
which I know a great number of Pyne mouthpiece players use. I also find
similar results with Olivieri reeds. They too are greatly improved by
filing the underside.

Kyle Pyne
jpyne@-----.edu

Pyne/Clarion Inc.
614-766-7049 phone
614-766-7043 fax