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Author: Bob A
Date: 2005-04-20 22:16
In previous threads GBK said (if I am correct) to use them 2 or 3 times and then discard them (as they failed rather quickly). Maybe y'all are 'driving' them too hard? How will they work with this setup?
Pomarico Cristal Jazz** (21mm 1.48 Big Tip)
Marca 'Pete Fountain' Reed--strength 2
Velcro lig
(All sitting on a B&H 2-20 which has been reconditioned by Dave S)
The B& H was good enough for Kell and Marca 'designed' these for Pete. None of which will make me play any better, but man, I've got the gear.
By the way, <discountreed.com> is closing them out as a special.
Post Edited (2005-04-20 22:17)
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Author: GBK
Date: 2005-04-20 22:28
Pete Fountain reeds are average mid priced reeds - in the same class as Mitchell Luries or Rico Royals.
The thinness of the tip gives one an instant sense of a free and responsive sound, but as the quality and density of the fibers (especially at the tip) is rather poor, the reeds ultimately fail - usually quite quickly. If one plans on using Pete Fountain reeds, use them once or twice and then discard them. Trying to prolong their life with careful prep and break-in is pointless.
Thick blank, or thin blank, the choices are vast.
The reeds that are weak and the ones that outlast.
The brands on the market are really diverse,
Buy "French cut"? Buy "filed cut"? - My head hurts! - get a nurse!
After years on this topic I've come to conclude,
I've spent too much money, now my cat needs some food.
There are bills to pay and the mortgage is due.
I like steak once a week, and I hate turkey stew.
So go try Gonzalez, their cane is supreme,
The fibers are dense, and they play like a dream.
I don't spend the hours with my knife and a scraper,
Or use all my time to adjust with sandpaper.
What works for me, may not work for you,
But try them just once and see if it's true.
Well, I've said my piece, so I'll now go away,
Watch a movie, stroll the beach and just play my Buffet...GBK
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Author: Bob A
Date: 2005-04-20 22:37
GBK, my question was:
How will they work with this setup? But loved the poem (AGAIN).
Post Edited (2005-04-20 22:41)
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Author: GBK
Date: 2005-04-21 01:55
The reed strength seems appropriate for the mouthpiece ...GBK
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