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Cane

Author: abstruse_melisma
Date: 2009-10-10 06:32

Hello all,

I'm intent on experimenting with reed design over winter break this year, and I thought I would pose a little survey to the board about cane distributors, brands, types, etc. There are resources in the appendix of David Pino's book but I imagine they are probably out of date by now. Does anyone have favorable experience with a particular variety? French, Argentinian, whatever kind you like is welcome here. My main concern is consistency. What should I ask for in terms of quantity? Do you end up with a lot unusable material? Also, what does everyone prefer in terms of seasoning/prepping the cane? Links to good guides are welcome as I'm starting to amass a collection from which I can cull the best info. Eventually, I hope to establish my own methodical approach that incorporates a diverse base of tested findings.I want to do a broad experiment and may look into getting some research funding. I know several of you strongly advocate making your own reeds, and I've always been curious.

Devin T.B. Langham
Clarinet Performance Major
Michigan State University
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