Klarinet Archive - Posting 000974.txt from 1998/08

From: Matt Palasik <mattp169@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Reeds
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 19:30:16 -0400

Ive used the V12 and then switched to grand concert elect thick. THey
are about equal in strenth IMHO. I played 4 on V12 and i play 4 on
Grand concert thick

Mark A. Bradley wrote:
>
> I've been getting awfully frustrated with the inconsistencies of the
> Vandoren V12 reeds! So much that I am going to try the Rico grand
> concert select thick blank reeds (what a mouthful).
>
> Are these particular Rico reeds softer than Vandoren V12's? I use the
> Vandorens at 3 right now so about what strength should I order for
> these?
>
> Well, if I don't like these Rico's I'll go back to the Vandoren and try
> to learn some more reed adjustment techniques to salvage some of the
> "bad" ones in the box.
>
> And, alluding to an earlier post, what are some of the reed break-in
> techniques that you use?
>
> Thanks for any opinions about either brand, or any answers to my
> questions. Salut,
>
> Mark Bradley
> Chazy, NY
> markb@-----.com
>
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