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Author: Gene
Date: 2004-06-29 22:39
Can I use one trimmer for clr. asax,tsax,bassclar.
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2004-06-29 23:29
I guess you might be able to use a tenor sax reed trimmer, with nail clippers to shape the smaller reeds, BUT it would prob. be difficult. I have and use all 3 [Cordier] trimmers Bb [sib], alto and tenor on Bb's , altos, cl and sax, tenor and B C. I use the {very similar} sax reeds on the larger cls, very satisfactorily, and often a Clip in time saves "a dime" [on reed costs, that is ] !! I'm no poet, and know it. Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: ron b
Date: 2004-06-29 23:33
Trimmers are made to size and general shape of different sized reeds. Alto sax/alto clar., Tenor sax/bass clar. might be interchangeable but there's no way to make a tenor sax reed fit a soprano clarinet reed trimmer... ![[huh]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie11.gif)
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Author: John O'Janpa
Date: 2004-06-30 00:31
Back in '55 when my reed was shot, and I didn't have the money for a new one, Mr. Luoma (my band director) would hold the tip of the reed over the edge of a quarter and "trim" it with a match (burn it off).
I've tried this recently and the "trimmed" reeds work surprisingly well, although they look strange.
I imagine this could be done with any size reed, if the appropriate coin, or other piece of metal were used.
John
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Author: BobD
Date: 2004-06-30 12:05
Well, of course, Gene! What do you think players did before reed trimmers were invented. You can even use toe clippers, Boy Scout knives, razor blades and bayonets.
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Author: William
Date: 2004-06-30 12:58
FWIW, I never use reed trimmers. I prefer to start with reeds that are a bit too stiff and then work them down by natural use (short periods of play), balancing with my reed knife or using my Reed Wizard profiler (it really does work).
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Author: javier garcia m
Date: 2004-06-30 15:02
I use my reed trimmer, specially on my very good reeds when they become a little soft. I always try to cut the edge as thin as possible. This procedure makes the reed play for a longer time.
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Author: John Scorgie
Date: 2004-06-30 17:40
Although I have different sizes of Cordiers and use them when clipping is required, I have had much better luck doing what William describes above -- starting out with reeds on the stiff side, adjusting them for best response, and then, if necessary, reducing their resistance by knife work.
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Author: GBK
Date: 2004-06-30 17:42
Don't forget:
Clipping a reed completely changes its dimensions. It then must be rebalanced and re-profiled (is that a word?).
After clipping, start by slightly taking down the rails, and then working carefully and slowly back through the entire vamp.
Test after each small adjustment...GBK
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