Klarinet Archive - Posting 000339.txt from 2002/03

From: "gail marriott" <mgailm@-----.ca>
Subj: Re: [kl] Synthetic reeds
Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 12:10:28 -0500

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gail marriott
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Kidder" <gkidder@-----.org>
Subject: Re: [kl] Synthetic reeds

> 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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