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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2003-04-18 05:42
I remember someone saying how some reeds played better if you perhaps moved it a little more to the left or right instead of lining it up symmetrically. To me this makes sense as some reeds might have a thicker left or right side and this would help to "even" it out. And it's seemed to work for a few vandorens I have.
With that note, would it harm the reed to mark it with, let's say, a black magic marker? An "L" or "R" if needed on the thick part?
I'm just wondering if this would damage the reeds playability.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Karel
Date: 2003-04-18 06:08
Or just make a small mark on the side you want the reed to be moved to. Pencil or a marker does the job for me.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2003-04-18 13:11
I've used permanent "magic marker" on the "bark" and it doesn't seem to change anything.
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Author: Benni
Date: 2003-04-18 13:12
In a word, yes! ![[grin]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie5.gif)
(How else are we to tell all our reeds apart? Unless you enjoy memorizing the grain of each one . . .)
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2003-04-18 14:21
Alexi -
I mark my reeds all the time -- best position, strength, quality -- whatever seems interesting. As long as you make the mark near the top of the vamp, or on the underside, I can't imagine it would do any harm.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: PJ
Date: 2003-04-18 17:36
I number all of my reeds as I break them in (i.e. 1-10 of a new box). That way, I know what reed number does what or has certain characteristics. I always put the number next to the strength marking on the underside of the reed and have done so since college. A small ink mark from a felt tipped pen doesn't effect the playability or tone of a reed in the least as far as I can tell. I'm sure there are others that would agree or disagree.
Additionally, I balace all of my reeds and make certain adjustments to get them all to play as close to the same as possible. This way there is little difference between reeds and I don't have just one great reed and the rest being horrible. I always begin breaking in a new box on a Monday and by Saturday they are ready for any adjustments. I like to adjust reeds on Saturdays as that particular day tends to be less hectic and I have the time to focus on details without having to rush out the door or work in between students.
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