Klarinet Archive - Posting 000908.txt from 1998/11

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: [kl] Re: Bass clarinet reed experiment
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 11:33:01 -0500

In a message dated 11/24/98 9:03:56 AM Central Standard Time, dfigi@-----.com
writes:

<< From: dfigi@-----.com (David Figi)
Reply-to: klarinet@-----.org
To: klarinet@-----.org

Try the Zonda tenor sax reeds on bass clarinet.They work for me. judy--
>>
OK group! Here's another one!

I am doing an experiment with Bass clarinet reeds.

I ordered a box of VanDoren Bcl reeds 3 1/2
a box of Hemke Tenor Sax reeds 3 1/2
a box of Zonda Tenor Sax reeds 3 1/2

I have been slowly breaking them in over the last week and recording my
impressions as I play each reed. Of course, my impressions will be HIGHLY
SUBJECTIVE. Different people with different horns, emouchures, and mouthpieces
WILL get different results.

Each batch of 5 has two or three really GOOD reeds.

The Hemkes are cut "French File Cut" and are similar to Vandorens

The Zondas are "flat-cut" (my term), less core stiffer tip.

At this point, as a group, I prefer the Hemkes over the VanDorens, and the
Zondas least. The Hemkes feel great and play great, with less variation than
the VanDorens. The Zondas have lots of guts, I'll have to work the tips down
to get subtlety.

I'll keep ya all posted, if you're interested!

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