Klarinet Archive - Posting 000217.txt from 1998/02

From: Jdclar@-----.com
Subj: Warped Reeds
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 1998 04:41:53 -0500

Hello, I'm looking for possible causes for my reed warping. It warps from left
to right instead of heel to tip. This has happened several times in the last
year. I have never experienced it before then or at least didn't realize it.
The reed stops responding and acts as if it were dry. When I lay it on a flat
surface it rocks from left to right. Rubbing the back of the reed over a file
shows that the materials is raised in the center along the length of the reed.
I have had reeds warp 90 degrees to this direction but warping across the
width is new to me. It has happened with different types of reeds and
different ligatures. The mouthpiece (Fobes) does not appear to be warped using
a straight edge but Clark has offered to check it for me. Is this normal and
I am just now getting my fair share of a typical headache?
Thanks,
Jack Dannenberg
jdclar@-----.com