Klarinet Archive - Posting 000466.txt from 1996/12

From: "Mrs. Starr Schaftel Wayne" <starrs@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: reeds
Date: Wed, 18 Dec 1996 00:51:31 -0500

Leigh-Anne Sigona wrote:
When I was in 5th grade my teacher said
> Mitchell Lurie were a good brand of reeds, and they did something for my
> sound. I really Dont See any difference between them and The cheapo Rico
> reads I used to get. Whats the difference?? Are there any other brands that
> are recomended more? Please Write Back,

Mitchell Lurie Premiums are significantly better than Mitchell Lurie Regulars.
I generally recommend the M.L. Premiums or Vandoren reeds to most of my
students. Although there are plenty of other worthy reeds on the market, these
would at least be a good starting point for your reed search.

All the best,
Starr S. Wayne