Klarinet Archive - Posting 000242.txt from 2002/12

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Reeds
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:31:40 -0500

At 08:17 AM 12/10/2002 -0700, Jack Dannenberg wrote:
>How does the hardness number compare to the V-12s? Do they require the
>balancing that the V-12s do?

According to information supplied by Vandoren, the strength scale is
different for V12's vs. the Vandoren Classique (figures!). The V12 2 1/2
is slightly softer than the Classique 2 1/2, the V12 3 is between a
Classique 2 1/2 and 3 , a V12 4 is equal to a Classique 3 1/2, V12 4 1/2 is
equal to a Classique 4, the V12 5 is a bit softer than a Classique 5, but
they have a V12 5+ that is stronger. So, on average, they run about 1/2
strength softer than the same-numbered blue box reed. Balancing
requirements should be no different, likely to be more affected by your own
mouthpiece and embouchure.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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