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Re: Breaking in Bass Clarinet Reeds

Author: msloss
Date: 2003-03-27 12:46

James,

You probably just got some bad reeds, or perhaps they need adjustment. I've actually found I get a better yield out of a box of bass reeds than soprano, and they last longer. Break them in with the same care and make sure they don't warp. If the cane is too green they just want to curl right up when they dry.

I'm playing on old-stock Vandies, so I can't comment on the quality of the new ones, but I've also had some good luck with new-stock Rico GCS. Don't cheap-out on the big reeds (basic Rico, LaVoz, etc.) or your sound and control will pay the price.

Enjoy,

M.

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