Klarinet Archive - Posting 000402.txt from 2002/03

From: "gail marriott" <mgailm@-----.ca>
Subj: Re: [kl] Synthetic reeds
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 14:32:34 -0500

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gail marriott
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From: "gail marriott" <mgailm@-----.ca>
Subject: Re: [kl] Synthetic reeds

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> gail marriott
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> From: "George Kidder" <gkidder@-----.org>
> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 5:41 PM
> 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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