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Author: Bill_D
Date: 2004-05-05 22:23
I just got a copy of the April Ferree Press.
It contains a description of a 1948 patent for a reversible reed. The idea is that the reed can be turned over, when no longer usable, and played some more. This process can be repeated again and again.
Considering the problem with "regular" reeds, I can imagine how challenging a reversible reed would be. I wonder if such a reed was ever marketed?
Bill
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Author: javier garcia m
Date: 2004-05-05 22:42
I cannot imagine such reed for a single reed instrument. The shape of the reed with its concave body is crucial for the sound and color production.
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Author: Bradley
Date: 2004-05-06 01:05
I think it would have to be the "buttless" reed, since from the post I imagined a reed that was flat on both sides of the tip- when that is impossible. Maybe they mean turned upside down, instead of over.
Bradley
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Author: ron b
Date: 2004-05-06 01:49
Thanks for the "heads up!", Bill.
I'm eagerly anticipating this issue of Ferree Press. It probly'll be a day or two later arriving out here in California. They've had some sorta 'ho-hum', but interesting things, with illustrations, in the past. Hope this one's pictured as well.
It sounds like a must see 
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Author: ebasta
Date: 2004-05-06 22:45
I understood that the reason a reed goes bad is its internal tubes being crushed or worn.
unlike reversible shorts.
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Author: Contra
Date: 2004-05-07 04:23
It wouldn't help much for the clumsy people that break their reeds often on accident. Much like a freshman during marching season.
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