Klarinet Archive - Posting 000230.txt from 2000/12

From: Bilwright@-----.net (William Wright)
Subj: Re: [kl] Reed questions
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 21:49:48 -0500

<><> Donna=A0Higgins wrote:
What's the criteria for labelling a reed as "3-1/2" instead of "3", or
"4" instead of "3-1/2"? Do the criteria vary among different brands?

Yes, the meaning does vary among brands. There is a chart of reed
strengths for a dozen or so manufacturers in one particular catalog, but
the numbers are a matter of opinion to some extent and there is
variation within each box. I'm not touting one particular vendor, but
the chart is handy and the catalog is for free:

http://www.intlmusicalsuppliers.com.

<><> The Mitchell Lurie reeds play nicely right out of the box,
while the others feel and sound like plywood

Lurie is generally regarded to be softer than most other brands.
Probably the other reeds are too stiff for you.

<><> Just out of curiosity, what is the highest reed strength
available?

There is a 5+ in the Vandoren line, but most manufacturers stop at 5 --
so far as I know.

Cheers,
Bill

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