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Author: john gibson
Date: 2002-04-23 21:11
Alright, I'm on the verge. What is the big difference? One better than the other? Cost? AND....is it worth it to spend the money in the long run? OR is it better to just buy good reeds that need little or no work? HELP!!!
John
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Author: Pat
Date: 2002-04-24 00:05
I am a reedual user. I found it to be very useful and now that I have everything working, I can make reeds myself. I think the reed wizard is much cheaper in cost than the reedaul, but my vote is for the reedual. You can adjust reeds on the reedual just like the reed wizard.
pat
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Author: Joe O'Kelly
Date: 2002-04-24 03:21
Find reeds that need little or no work and I'll buy a case of them.
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Author: William
Date: 2002-04-24 14:49
The reedual will allow you to make perfect clones of a reed that you have as a model. It is very much like the key-copy machine at your local hardware store where you stape in the key you want copied, and the machine follows all the contures and makes an exact copy. With the reeduat, you secure your model reed in place and the machine duplicates the exact contures of your model from a reed blank secured close by. But, since cane density is never uniform--even though your copied reed will have the same dimensions as your model "favorite reed"--you will never be able to duplicate its exact playing characteristics via the "cloning" process. This is also why reed manufacturers have not yet been able to market a uniform box of reeds. Their reed machines will produce reeds that have the same dimensions (cut, etc) but the canes varying (and unpredictable) density (mix of wood fiber and xylem) prevents consistant playing properties--even between reeds from the same stalk. So, you will still have to sure and balance the reedual reeds the same as any commercial reed that you buy in a box.
The Reed Wizard will not duplicate your favorite reed from a reed blank, but is a tool that makes it easier to give any commercial reed the optimum profile for good performance. It is, basically, an easy to use profiler that shapes the "correct" slope from cut to tip on either side of the reeds heart. It will improve a reed that is initialy too hard or one that plays but does not have good response. For me, with the use of my RW and my reed knife, I am able to average four concert grade reeds from every box of ten VanDoren V12s, with the rest being good enough for rehearsal or practice. Even if that VanDoren "reed guy" IS on vacation!!
Bottom Line: Both the reedual and the Reed Wizard are good products, but each one has its unique use. Personally, I prefer the RW. It is easier and quicker to use--it makes commercial reeds play better, it is not as messy and is quiet, small and portable (take it with you to rehearsal) Hope this helps, Good Clarineting!!!!
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