Klarinet Archive - Posting 001079.txt from 2000/06

From: mus_ldj@-----.edu
Subj: Re: [kl] V12
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 00:20:01 -0400

I'm hearing that the reed sizes (v12) are half a size in less strength than the
regular. Is this true?

Bill Hausmann wrote:

> At 10:39 AM 6/24/2000 -0500, Christopher Hill wrote:
> >Actually, the V12 is simply made from a thicker blank. Measured with a
> >micrometer, they are thicker in some areas of the vamp, and thinner in
> >other areas than a Vandoren Traditional reed. The thickness of the blank
> >affects the density of the cane, plus, the back area of the vamp (by the
> >bark) will be thicker. These two things will affect the body and depth
> >of the sound.
>
> I think this may be a little confusing to some. The "density" of the cane
> is a given. Nothing can be done about it. That is the way it grew. Each
> piece is a little different. Cut to a specific thickness, whether V12 or
> Traditional, the density and thickness then combine to give the reed a
> certain stiffness, which is then measured, sorted, and boxed as 2, 2 1/2,
> 3, etc.
>
> Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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>
> If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.
>
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