Klarinet Archive - Posting 000369.txt from 2002/03

From: "Bishop L.D. Jackson III" <lubydjackson@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Eb Clarinet Reeds (RE: Reed question)
Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 16:31:00 -0500

Thank you for this wise advice. I've never heard it before because most
of the posts regarding this matter tell me the other way around.

I've used the Marca reeds (Eb) on my Bb to some surprising results. I
got a bigger, fatter sound on my Pyne mouthpiece.

Thank you for everything.

clarinet@-----.com wrote:

>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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