Klarinet Archive - Posting 001251.txt from 1998/10

From: "Mark A. Bradley" <markb@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Reeds + Studies
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 09:25:08 -0500

I used to use Vandoren V12 reeds but again fell victim to the spotty
quality of these reeds. I envy those who are able to get so much out of
these reeds since the boxes I have usually have only 3 or 4 at most that
are usable. The rest have really sloppy cuts that I don't know how to
fix properly, and also have that annoying chirp-like squeak when
switching from the throat tone register to lower clarion that I just
can't seem to fix or beat.

I've recently tried some of the Rico GC's and like them--different sound
than the Vandorens that's not at all bad, but quite good. The only
problem is that I can't find a good strength of these reeds and I have a
tendency to mangle reeds when I try the reed rush (still going through
those articles, though, Fernando). I'd hate to even think about what
would happen with a reed knife.

Mark A. Bradley
Chazy, NY
markb@-----.com

>To all clarinetists and musicians, I hope I'm not repeating a question
>people already asked. If I did, please respond anyways! I'm in need of
an
>answer!
>
>I would like to know what reeds are better? Vandorens are Mitchell
>Lauren? Or others. Yes I know, it depends on what you like, but can you

>tell me which one works better for you? I used Vandorens before, but
now
>I'm finding it harder to use. What reed brand would you recommend?
Thanks!
>
>EC

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