Klarinet Archive - Posting 000232.txt from 1996/12

From: Richard Johnson <rjohnso@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Reed Cases
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 1996 23:30:52 -0500

> On Sun, 8 Dec 1996, Patrick Kwan wrote:
>
> . Oh I just tried the Zonda reeds. I really like them. The
> > only problem is that two of the strength 3 reeds feels like a 5 vandoren.
> > While the other 3's okay like a 3 1/2 or 4. The packaging's cool. But kind
of
> > superfluous. The 2 flaps should be able to be tucked some where. Instead of
> > just having a sticker. And I tried that oil soaking reed thing. It does
> > produce a some what
> > darker sound but the problem is, it wears out. i used olive oil.
> >
>
> I also found that the oil seems to wear off. I used canola. Guess I'll
> try again.
>
> My main problem with my new Zondas is that I get a sort of a "chirp" going
> over the break. After I have played for a few minutes it goes away, but
> it is annoying. I do like the way they play otherwise.
>
> Rick
>
>