Klarinet Archive - Posting 000796.txt from 1996/10

From: Joerg Peltzer <peltzer@-----.de>
Subj: Re: Vandoren /Reed Strength
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 18:44:15 -0500

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> Von: Joerg Peltzer <peltzer@-----.de>
> An: Klarinet - Clarinettist's Network
<KLARINET@-----.DE>
> Betreff: Re: Vandoren /Reed Strength
> Datum: Mittwoch, 30. Oktober 1996 17:56
>
>
>
> ----------
> > Von: David Blumberg <reedman@-----.COM>
> > An: Multiple recipients of list KLARINET
> <KLARINET@-----.DE>
> > Betreff: Re: Vandoren /Reed Strength
> > Datum: Sonntag, 20. Oktober 1996 18:21
> >
> > Of Course. That is the way to do it. But, companies in their top
> strength,
> > have put strengths much harder than their top # because it is more
> profitable
> > to box it then to throw it away. There is no thickness difference in
the
> same
> > brand of reed. The density changes, not the "size".
> > Reeds are tested by a machine that sticks holes in the Butt of the reed
> (ever
> > wonder what those indentations were) and tests its density. A number
> given to
> > the density determines what box it will be put in. Ex.- 20-23 could be
a
> 3
> > 1/2,
> > 24-28 could be a 4, 29-34 could be a 4 1/2, and 35- end of gauge could
be
> a 5.
> > That is so all players can find a strength that works for them. I still
> > believe in the guy that puts the 1 good reed in the box.
> > David C. Blumberg
> > Reedman@-----.com
> >
> > ----------
> > From: Klarinet - Clarinettist's Network on behalf of Joerg Peltzer
> > Sent: Sunday, October 20, 1996 12:53 PM
> > To: Multiple recipients of list KLARINET
> > Subject: Vandoren and the fake Strength
> >
> > Did you know that Vandoren sorts their Reeds by testing its hardness!
> > It has nothing to do with different thickness of the Reed itself!
> > What a policy
> >
> >
>
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> > -----------
> > Joerg Peltzer Tel. (0451) 70 20 830 - Luebeck, Germany
>

I can only talk about german reedmagicians, different strength means an
proportional increase or decrease of a standard measure, which is called a
model. At best - what i found out - the hardness of the cane is about 23
(1/10 mm - measured by a Hardness measuring instrument). This medium
hardness gives you a compact sound with best facilities in staccato, high
notes, forte and piano.

Ciao JP
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Joerg Peltzer Tel. (0451) 70 20 830 - Luebeck, Germany

   
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