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Author: rbkclarinet
Date: 2014-02-12 21:46
Has anyone found a reliable source of tube cane to use in making bass clarinet reeds? I am aware that it is the same stock as tenor sax cane, but even that I cannot seem to find a good source of.
Any help?
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Author: donald
Date: 2014-02-13 04:34
I have Bass clarinet reed blanks i bought some years ago from Davie Cane- these were made by Gonzalez. Davie Cane no longer exists, but you could try to contact Gonzalez directly. These were blanks, and i note you ask about tubes (i don't know the diameter you'd need for bass reeds, but a supplier/manufacturer will. I have notice over the years that some German instrument makers also supply reed cane etc. You may want to check them out as a possible source, but keep in mind that if they supply BLANKS the reed width will be different as German style reeds are narrower.
Sorry I can't remember WHICH German makers do this, but I have seen it on more than one website.
dn
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Author: sonicbang
Date: 2014-02-13 12:00
Although I only make reeds for Bb clarinet, I found the Xilema cane to be thick enough to make bass reeds from it. I think the diamater is big enough too. You should emalil to them to ask what is the largest diameter cane they have. I really like their cane and their excellent customer service.
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