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Re: to all ATG users...

Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2005-12-26 16:40

I'm with those previously answering.
I use the ATG to balance my reeds; and I take only a few strokes between tests.

Something interesting: When you decide by the twist test which edge of the reed is too stiff, hold the reed up to a light (look through it) and see if you can see that it is thicker on that side. My Mitchell-Luries and Vandorens are usually unbalanced because of a thicker edge; and the light test confirms my play test --and gives me an idea of how much material must be taken off.

I always use the fine sandpaper and take few strokes between play tests.

When you do the twelfths test, C:G:E ..., the reed will only cooperate if its balanced. When you can't get the altissimo, go back to the twist test and be very discerning. You'll find (knowing that the reed is unbalanced) that you missed the hard edge (but you're getting very close).

Keep at it! I carry mine in my clarinet case!

Bob Phillips

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