Klarinet Archive - Posting 000146.txt from 1996/08

From: niethamer@-----.EDU
Subj: Re: Reed making books
Date: Tue, 6 Aug 1996 22:22:13 -0400

On Wed, 7 Aug 1996, Randolf Keller wrote:

> In the May-June 1995 edition of "The Clarinet" (Vol. 22, Nr. 3 p32,
> interview with Kalman Opperman) Richard Stoltzmann mentioned a book by Mr.
> Opperman on reed making.
> I am looking for information about reed making for quite some time now and
> haven't succeeded in finding a good one.
>
> Has anybody got an idea where I could get that book by Mr. Opperman?

You could try Luyben Music, or Eble Music, who might stock old copies of
the book. Also try Albert Alphin Wind Instruments (617) 449-4197, or
Muncy Woodwinds (800) 333-6415.

"A Book for the Clarinet Reed Maker" by Ronald Vazquez is availble from
Muncy and Alphin, and Alphin has my personal favorite, "Reed-Mate Reed
Guide" by George T. Kirck. Glenn Bowen also had a book, "Making and
Adjusting Clarinet Reeds", published by Sounds of Woodwinds. I don't know
if it's still available.

Good luck

David Niethamer