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Re: ATG Reed Finishing System

Author: NMumphrey
Date: 2004-02-21 01:37

I have to say that the ATG system was money well spent.
Reeds naturally have divots, unbalanced surfaces, and unevenly cut sides during the processing of the reed. This is to be understood due to the idea that millions of reeds are made by machines in order to fulfill the more then demanding market. The mass production of reeds makes the quality of the reed balancing get worse with the increasing numbers in production.
The ATG system:
Evenly removes the divots in the reed, and makes the reed smooth to the touch. The Foam, which lies under the sand paper surface, allows for a nice FORMED curve as you sand over the reed (cutting the surface area evenly). When you shave your face, how do you cut? Do you cut with the grain or against? The ATG system goes against the grain so that the cut is closer...and don't worry, the reed tip won't be damaged.
By play testing the reed (the DVD will explain this in more detail) you can tell which side is unbalanced. By angling the sander you can trim just a little off the edge of one side. Once both sides are balanced, the tone and clarity of pitch can not only be heard, but also be felt by the player.
A balanced reed is a good reed. The ATG system is the only reed finishing system I use right now, and as for all of the other reed finishing tools? Well look on ebay; I'll be selling them soon.

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