Klarinet Archive - Posting 000171.txt from 1996/05

From: Steve Fowler <sfowler@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Zonda "freeds"
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 18:07:23 -0400

> The Wells-Fargo wagon came today with the Zonda reeds. I had just time to
> put one on, play a scale and head out to rehearsal where I played it for two
> hours. The verdict: Terrific! If the others are as good I may never play
> any other brand. Mine are 3-1/2 strength and I'm using an early Eddie
> Daniels MP. This cane is not wimpy; it holds quite a bit of moisture but
> does not lose its elasticity on playing. Those who like to play on punky
> cane may find it somewhat bright, but for me it seems just right both for
> jazz and legit. I am not usually enthusiastic about new reeds. My last
> good box was in 1942 - they were "Gold Cut." Any one remember them?
>
> Frank Brugman
>
>

Frank,

Did you find the tips a little thin? The 3 1/2's all seemed a little
too thin at the tip while having one hell of a backbone. The
response was really good though. The 4's seemed better. Of course
I'm playing on an old Wells, but I tried them on a Bay copy of a
Kaspar/Cicero 14 as well. I've only had a couple of hours to work
with them. The 4 that is on my mouthpiece now will not be coming off
too soon!

BTW, I _will_ be selling these reeds!. The packaging is great. I
opened the pack, layed all 5 reeds in the transparent cover,
sprayed water on them to start them soaking, and had a ball. Very
efficient packaging. Besides, they look great in place of the guitar
strings on the wall! ;-)

Good luck,

Steve

Steve Fowler (sfowler@-----.com)