Klarinet Archive - Posting 000854.txt from 1997/07

From: fsheim@-----.com (Fred)
Subj: Re: old news
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 1997 15:43:44 -0400

Time out!!- I've been using Oliveri reeds for 37 years and have YET to see
a warped one. They're not all winners, mind you, but I have NEVER had a
WARPED one!

Fred (fsheim@-----.com)

>Tara,
> What reeds are you referring to tha woarp so badly? In my
>experience, the only reeds that consistently warped were Olivieri's - and
>even then, not every box. As for reeds being green, yeah, I have
>definitely noticed that. Luckily for us older folx, we have time on our
>side. I now play on Vandorens which are at least 5 years old. I have found
>that Vandorens should be allowed to just sit curing for at least 6 months
>(more if you can). This:
>1) Makes them more consistent in strength,
>2) Makes them less changeable when new
>3) Virtually eliminates the problem of the reed which feels great the
>first day and then dies (because it is green and can't deal with the
>moisture)
>4) Gives me at least twice the number of usable and concert-quality reeds
>per box.
>I've noticed this same phenomenon with other reeds such as Rico Royals.
> Now a question for reed makers: WHY????????!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't it
>possible with all our amazing technology to make sure the wood is properly
>cured?
>
>Fred Jacobowitz
>Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory
>
>On Sat, 26 Jul 1997, T.R. Baun wrote:
>
>> I know that this question has been asked since the beginning of time,
>> BUT...Since I do not have the time or the money to invest in making my
>> own reeds, I must purchase manufactured ones. I have been told that in
>> the reed-making process, most manufacturers do not cure their cane.
>> Therefore, if this is true, it is necessary to cure one's purchased
>> reeds. If this is so, why did my entire box of reeds warp so badly that
>> had I sanded them in order to level them out, they would have had a
>> thickness of "0?" Perhaps it is my process that is incorrect. Please
>> tell me of your curing experiences!
>>
>> -Tara Baun
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