Klarinet Archive - Posting 000858.txt from 1997/07

From: trbaun@-----. Baun)
Subj: Re: old news
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 1997 23:51:36 -0400

Fred Jacobowitz wrote:
>
> 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
>

Thank you very much! I think that I will try letting my next box of
reeds sit...a good piece of advice. I do believe that manufacturers
don't properly cure so that consumers will buy more reeds after theirs
warp! By the way, Peabody is in Baltimore, correct? Or, am I thinking
of something different?

-Tara