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Author: SecondTry
Date: 2024-03-11 05:48
First off, a couple of disclaimers. I use a lot of brands and I definitely don't expect reeds to be great out of the box. Adjusting them is part of my approach to play. You're apt to find Vandoren, Brad Behn, Leuthner, Steuer reed boxes in my home to name a few.
But IMO I find Pilgerstofer Dolce Reedsand Peter Leuthner to be the most consistently good: funny both carried by Clark Fobes.
Maybe that's because, as some say, the reeds are marked slightly harder than they are compared to a Vandoren standard. (??)
I can't imagine that we are going to arrive at consensus here but I thought I might see what answers we get.
Is there any high end brand that people seem to concur just doesn't make the grade?
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Author: Bob Barnhart ★2017
Date: 2024-03-12 03:01
I’ve played Pilgerstorfer Dolces for years and got about 35% good ones(others too hard or soft). Recently I think they are more consistent. However, with my curren Gleichweit mouthpieces about 75% are good and 25% are great. Gonzalez GDs are even more consistent. 80% play great and they are easier to adjust. However I think they play 1/2-1 strength harder than. 12s.
Bob Barnhart
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Author: Hy-Dex
Date: 2024-03-12 05:33
Behn Aria and Pilgerstorfer Dolce consistently work best for me.
Hy-Dex
Post Edited (2024-03-12 05:34)
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Author: S.Takuto
Date: 2024-03-12 10:34
Pilgerstofer's Reed is very good.
Pilgerstofer's reeds are very absorbent compared to reeds from other manufacturers.
If you fill a cup with water and put just the vamp on to test it, the water is immediately absorbed by the cross section of the heel.
It is very attractive that if you let the reed water the water for about two weeks after you start using it, like oboe and bassoon players do, and then break it in, you will end up with a stable reed that is unlike anything you have ever experienced before.
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Author: S.Takuto
Date: 2024-03-12 10:36
It seems that those who prefer Pilgerstofer's Dolce prefer BEHN's Aria as well.
The two are very similar. The tip is thin and responsive.
Very responsive and consistent with few breaths.
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Author: Micke Isotalo ★2017
Date: 2024-03-12 12:48
S.Takuto, would you mind clarifying this sentence of yours: "It is very attractive that if you let the reed water the water for about two weeks after you start using it ... and then break it in."
Is it about soaking a reed continuously in water for two weeks, and do you start breaking in the reed before or after that soaking period? What do you mean by start using a reed and then later break it in?
Maybe you are using Google translate or similar, which sometimes can mess things up, but I would be thankful if you could somehow make this more understandable.
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Author: S.Takuto
Date: 2024-03-12 14:44
I'm using a translator, so sorry it's not easy to understand.
The method is the same as oboe players and bassoon players: soak the reed in water before blowing.
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