Klarinet Archive - Posting 001193.txt from 1998/10

From: Shouryu Nohe <jnohe@-----.edu>
Subj: [kl] Reeds (fwd)
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 23:00:42 -0500

Vandorens aren't nearly as inconsistant as they used to be - I can usually
get nearly all the reeds in the box to work just fine for me. Trick is
simply knowing how to work them in. I use a process to flatten the backs
that makes any reed play a lot better (of course, if it's the right
strength). The process can be found on my web page:
http://web.nmsu.edu/~jnohe/reed/reed.html

Vandorens and Mitchell Luries are both good reeds, but both with set
backs. It all depends on how much work you're willing to do.

Vandorens -
Reputation for inconsistancy
Must be worked and adjusted
Cane is of fantastic quality
Can last a _ludicrously_ long time
(I had two reeds that lasted me four months, playing them at least
4-5 days a week)
Good hearts (at least in V12s)
Mitchell Lurie -
Good quality cane
No adjustment is really required
More consistant than ANY other brand I've played
Less material in heart of the reed (due to cut, I think)
Tend to burn out a lot quicker than other premium reeds.

So, if you'd rather spend more money on more reeds and save time by
playing easy use reeds with no adjustment, Mitchell Luries. If you have
the time to spend on adjustment, and want to save money, the Vandorens.
It sort of balances out.

Also - a blue box of Vandies is cheaper than a box of MLs from Muncy's
(either MLs, since standards are 10/$12.50 and premiums are 5/$6.25).

J. Shouryu Nohe
http://web.nmsu.edu/~jnohe
Professor of SCSM102, New Mexico State Univ.
One of Key's 30,000 Friends
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