Klarinet Archive - Posting 000320.txt from 2002/03

From: George Kidder <gkidder@-----.org>
Subj: Re: [kl] Synthetic reeds
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 20:41:52 -0500

At 15:25 3/15/02 -0800, W. Wright wrote:
>It could be a matter of size, not allergic reaction. I just compared
>my V12 and Legere of the same strength, and the Legere is slightly
>wider. Thus Nancy's statement that "I have the same problem with the
>nose pieces on my glasses" could be quite accurate. It could be long
>term mechanical abrasion, unique to Nancy's situation, rather than
>biochemistry.

On my Legere's, the noticeable difference is that the edges are square and
quite sharp, compared to a more rounded edge with cane. Combined with the
tendency for the read to slip due to its smooth surface, I could see how
one's lip could be damaged over time. I have not played the Legere for
long enough at a time to notice it, myself.

Maybe slightly rounding the edges with sandpaper or rush would help.

??

George Kidder
Bar Harbor, ME

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