Klarinet Archive - Posting 000374.txt from 2002/12

From: Jon Usher <ewijon@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Kanter's Reeds
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2002 13:12:40 -0500

Does anyone know what Jim Kanter is using "reed-wise" lately and what he's
doing with them?
I have two of his mouthpieces (one older and one "not so old") and I'm not
having much luck getting the sound I would like in the upper register.
I've tried V12's, traditional Vandorens and Gonzales FOFs and frankly the
Gonzals reeds are the closest to working for me (Their consistency is
refreshing though).

With my Gregory Smith mouthpiece I just gradually play the reed in over a
few days while sealing the cane and balance the tip if needed. That
process doesn't seem to work on the Kanter as well.

Just curious if anyone knew.

Thanks!

-Jon
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Jon Usher
mailto:ewijon@-----.net

Clarinet Instructor
Cal State San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

"The man who hath no music in his soul is not a man to be trusted."
-Willy Shakespeare-

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