Klarinet Archive - Posting 000065.txt from 2009/06

From: kurtheisig@-----.net
Subj: Re: [kl] Alternate for Eb Reeds
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:43:42 -0400

Marcia,

I make custom Eb clarinet mouthpieces that are designed to work with Vandoren regular cut Bb reeds.

The best way to shorten the reeds to fit the Eb mouthpiece is with a fine hacksaw, like an xacto model making saw. Another method is to score them with a knife, place the knife on the reed and give it a sharp whack with a leather mallet. I know one Eb player that in a pinch has broken them off in school door!

In addition to custom Eb mouthpieces made to accept Eb clarinet reeds, I have hundreds of aged Eb clarinet reeds. These are from the 60's, and would be brands like Solo Esser, Bruno, and Vibrator.

Kurt Heisig
(831) 425-5658

-----Original Message-----
>From: Marcia Bundi <msbundi357@-----.net>
>Sent: Jun 25, 2009 1:00 PM
>To: klarinet@-----.org
>Subject: [kl] Alternate for Eb Reeds
>
>I am playing some eefer in a concert next week and have borrowed a horn.
>It's a great instrument and everything is coming along nicely. However, NO
>ONE in town has any reeds for this little guy -- 2 places didn't even know
>what it was! Before I have someone order a box of reeds just so I can buy
>one -- or I have to buy a whole box just to get one! -- is there any way to
>alter a Bb reed so I can have a backup? Is there some other alternative?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Marcia in MT
>
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