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Short Tip vs Long Tip Reed

Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2009-10-18 18:14

Hello Board,

I was wondering about player's different reed making experiences with a reed with a short tip vs, a long tip. Now, I realize - it more complicated because the size of the tip requires other adjustments in the reed.

I pose this question because - it seems I tend to make more reeds with shorter than longer tips. My teacher's reeds for example all have an ample tip.

I find the reeds with shorter tip also have narrower openings - and a thinner heart which I prefer to play on.

The reeds are more flexible and vibrant. People like the quality of the sound.

All comments appreciated and welcome.

Does this also fall under the heading - a covered sound vs. a flexible sound?

Mark

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