Klarinet Archive - Posting 000719.txt from 1998/01

From: Shouryu Nohe <jnohe@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: reeds
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 1998 09:44:44 -0500

On Thu, 15 Jan 1998, Amanda wrote:

> I find that the paper is way too rough...and expensive. Why pay for
> special paper when I have tons of rush growing in my backyard for free.
> As far as paper, I find that it leaves the reed feeling rough and
> basically nasty! It is also harder to screw up when you use rush. My
> teachers have all used it, and so shall I

O_o

What kind of paper are you using? I use 400 wet/dry, and I don't get ANY
roughness at all. In fact, if you sanded correctly, the back of the reed
should feel like glass...

Shouryu

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