Klarinet Archive - Posting 000775.txt from 2000/08

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Stiffening up a Legere
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 12:15:56 -0400

In a message dated 8/24/00 6:47:20 AM Central Daylight Time,
leupold_1@-----.com writes:

<< The Legere reed is made of plastic, Tony. I haven't yet taken my Cordier
reed trimmer to it, primarily because the tiny pamphlet with which the
reed is packed recommends against it for fear of tip damage. At $12.50
per reed, I'm a little hesitant to experiment beyond something that has
already worked for somebody else. >>

As one who has done it successfully, it IS possible to clip a Legere reed
successfully. You must, of course, use a sharp reed clipper. (My 30 year old
whatever did fine, however). I took off less than 1/2 mm from the tip. I did
this about 6 months ago, I still have the reed and do play on it
occassionally.

For those who find the 3 1/2's too soft and the 4's too hard, Legere does
make a 3 3/4. They are not generally available in the states. (I have a very
few here for sale.)

Walter Grabner

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