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Author: Firebird
Date: 2007-08-13 09:44
I would like to find out, because I'm playing on a pair of Frank Hammerschmidt clarinets, if in the event I can't procure German cut reeds, what would be a close substitute for it?
I was thinking of Zonda. Anyone else has any ideas?
Chan
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Author: skygardener
Date: 2007-08-13 10:49
where do you live? many german reeds can be ordered direct from the makers.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-08-13 13:08
Eb clarinet reeds are similar in width and scrape length, though the heel is shorter.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Firebird
Date: 2007-08-13 14:09
1" N 104" W. Singapore.
Eb clarinet reeds? Aren't they too small?
Chan
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Author: skygardener
Date: 2007-08-13 14:24
There is a store in Tokyo- Ishimori Wind Instruments. They have all the German/Austrian brands and the exchange is probably better for you than the Euro.
The email address is order[at]ishimori-co.com
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-08-13 14:25
Not for German mouthpieces - French style Eb reeds are shorter in length but roughly the same width and scrape length as a German Bb reed.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Firebird
Date: 2007-08-13 14:51
Skygardener, what's the address of that website?
Chris P, what did you say about the heel being shorter?
Chan
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2007-08-13 14:52
What I've been using on my Frank Hammerschmidt mouthpiece is older Olivieri reeds (back when they were made in Spain), strength #5, with the sides slightly narrowed at the tip (they are already narrow towards the heel so don't need any thinning there). They have a good thick vamp and are a bit longer than most reeds made for French-style mouthpieces, so with just this slight modification they seem to work pretty well on a German mouthpiece.
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Author: Firebird
Date: 2007-08-13 15:24
Thank your for all your help and opinion.
Just 1 more thing. What is the price range of the reeds listed on the website anyway?
Chan
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Author: Tom Piercy
Date: 2007-08-13 15:36
You can contact them at the email address above or also at this address:
email <eng@ishimori-co.com>
They will be able to answer your questions regarding prices and shipping fees, etc...
ISHIMORI
Wood Wind Instruments Special Co., Ltd.
1-20-23, Hyakunin-cho,
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo,
JAPAN 169-0073
Tel +81 3 3360 4970 Fax +81 3 3360 4590
email <eng@ishimori-co.com>
Tom Piercy
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Author: Tom Piercy
Date: 2007-08-13 15:41
Also, if you google the following: clarinet reeds german cut,
you will find many sites that have German cut reeds available.
I don' think you should have to find a substitute.
Tom Piercy
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Author: kenb
Date: 2007-08-13 19:44
Try the Discount Reed Company in California (I think they're one of the sponsors of this site). I'm in Australia and get my Vandoren White Masters from them. Great prices and service - around 10 days from date of order and they're on my doorstep.
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