Klarinet Archive - Posting 000301.txt from 2002/03

From: "Stephanie" <clarinet@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Eb Clarinet Reeds (RE: Reed question)
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 16:59:44 -0500

The best thing I have found so far in regards to Eb clarinet reeds is
using my older Bb reeds. I take an Exacto knife to shorten the bottom
and then reduce their width by sanding either side. Make sure not too
ruin the reed shape by taking off too much from the tip and rails. Keep
most of the pressure away from that end of the reed when sanding. It
will take a little getting used to but I think you will like the results
when you do.

Sincerely,
Stephanie
http://www.cheezylu.com/

|-----Original Message-----
|From: Bishop L.D. Jackson III [mailto:lubydjackson@-----.net]
|Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 2:43 PM
|To: klarinet@-----.org
|Subject: Re: [kl] Reed question
|
|Thank you for your honest answer regarding reeds.
|
|I am truly maturing in my playing and it has taken me this long to do
|so. I believe I am about to embark upon a great reed discovery.
|
|It is interesting that you mention the V12s because I'm still not sure
|that they will do me well with my Pyne mouthpiece. I was told that
|Glotin reeds are more suited for my Pyne mouthpiece. I've also been
|told that the WhiteMaster reeds are great for Eb Clarinet.
|
|There are certain reed brands that I am asking about to narrow down my
|search. As I was telling another list member, I don't want to have
|lived and never tried anything except Vandorens.
|
|MVinquist@-----.com wrote:
|
|>Bishop L.D. Jackson III says: >>Still no word on the ... Eddie Daniels
...
|>reeds?<<
|>
|>Daniel's Reeds (made by a guy named Daniel -- no relation to Eddie
Daniels)
|>are some of the best commercial reeds available. They're made of
excellent
|>cane and are well profiled and consistent. Not many stores stock
them, but
|>they're worth searching out.
|>
|>In my opinion, though, the best commercial reeds are Vandoren Black
Masters,
|>which are more consistent than the Traditional or V-12 models. Also,
they're
|>a bit narrower, which gives you room to jog the reed from side to side
to
|>find the best position.
|>
|>Best regards.
|>
|>Ken Shaw
|>
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