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Re: reed strength for Vandoren 5jb mp

Author: sfalexi
Date: 2003-04-02 21:54

I personally don't really believe the whole matching the reed to the mouthpiece. I found that no matter what the mouthpiece, I always felt comfortable with a medium reed. I used to play a VERY closed mouthpiece (1.00 mm if I remember correctly) with a 3 - 3.5 reed when it was recommended to use a 4.5 - 5.0 reed. However . . .

Based on the old scale that everyone uses, I think that due to the 5JB's VERY open tip, soft should be good. However it also has a really long facing. Try a medium (3). That should be fine for every register.

Alexi

US Army Japan Band

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