Klarinet Archive - Posting 000001.txt from 1998/09

From: Jeff Carwile <carwile@-----.org>
Subj: RE: [kl] Plastic Reeds??
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 03:00:52 -0400

Thanks!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Roger Garrett [SMTP:rgarrett@-----.edu]
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 1998 7:06 PM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: Re: [kl] Plastic Reeds??
>
> Hey....it was still on my hard drive!
> Here is the info.
>
> On Fri, 24 Jul 1998, Roger Garrett wrote:
>
> > Legere
> > 29 Weatherup Cres.
> > Barrie, Ont., Canada
> > L4N 7J6
> >
> > Dr. Guy Legere
> >
> > Email: legere@-----.net
> >
> > These are dscribed as Custom Design, Synitheic, Cane
> >
> > Exerpt from the literature:
> >
> > "At the heart of the Legere story is a unique synthetic plymer which
> is
> > being used for reed making for the first time. This material is
> quite
> > different than previously used synthetics, and has mechanical
> properties
> > very close to those of the finest cane in its playing state. We
> control
> > the material itself, making it harder or softer to achieve the
> desired
> > response and tonal quality. The Legere reed is durable and
> maintenance
> > free; and, best of all, its ready to go when you are - consistent
> high
> > quality sound, every time."
> >
> > NOTE - we didn't have to wet these things....they played dry - and
> they
> > never changed quality within the 15 minute time span we tested
> > them......unusual even for a cane reed.
> >
> > The reeds are based on commercial reed measurements.....if I
> understood
> > Dr. Legere correctly, the vamp and all other measurements are
> reflected in
> > 5000 points of measure that are analyzed by computer which then
> controls
> > the highly developed milling equipment. They are hand finished
> after the
> > cut. It is described as "the latest in computer controlled
> > machinery......a process which is both infintely controllable and
> highly
> > reproducible."
> >
> > "In addition to offering standard profiles, Legere is willing to
> work with
> > individuals on custom reeds. We have the ability to micro step the
> > strength of the reed without modifying the profile as well the
> ability to
> > generate a profile specifc to your needs. Old reeds that once
> played well
> > can be quickly digitized to make Legere reeds, or we can work from a
> set
> > of measurements that you provide."
> >
> > I ordered three of the Bb's - two for which were at my "comfortable"
> > playing strengths on each side (hard and soft) and one centered
> between.
> > The two that I tried I could have played a recital on that
> night....they
> > were that good. I play on a size 4 V12 Bb reed - the corresponding
> number
> > for that particular reed is:
> >
> > 073
> >
> > 079 was between a 4 and a 4.5
> >
> > The Bass Clarinet reed was slightly soft, but they will make two
> that are
> > slighly harder for me - and they really played brilliantly - in all
> > registers.
> >
> > My experiences with plastic reeds has always been strident tones
> with poor
> > pitch at either end of the registers - but these played well top to
> > bottom....with the right amount of resistance and a beautiful sound.
> > Pretty impressive for a couple of chemists!
> >
> > Roger Garrett
> > IWU
> >
> > On Fri, 24 Jul 1998, Barbara Guyll wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Roger,
> > >
> > > I would love that extra info on the plastic reeds!
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Ray Guyll
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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