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Author: rstanley
Date: 2012-02-29 13:20
In the last year or two Vandoren began making the V12s with an embossed logo and serial number right up where the reed seals to the face of the mouthpiece. I can't seem to get the reeds to seal well against my Lomax mouthpiece and the leakage makes it more difficult to play. I've ruled out mthpc warping, ligatures, etc.
Has anyone had a similar experience?
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2012-02-29 13:58
You may want to try lightly sanding the bottom of the reeds on a piece of glass. Sometimes the reeds aren't completely flat on the bottom.
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Author: kdk
Date: 2012-02-29 14:08
I've only opened a couple of boxes of those reeds. I found that they were, for some reason that wasn't obvious to me, less vibrant than the older ones I've been using. I haven't tried doing anything to the back, although I'm skeptical that I could sand deep enough to flatten the trademark without destroying the reed in the process. I'll try it to see what happens.
Karl
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Author: LarryBocaner ★2017
Date: 2012-02-29 14:11
EVERYONE has had the same experience, with all brands of reeds! When the back of the reed has warped to a convex profile it is necessary to sand it flat (using 400 grit or higher sandpaper--you can find it at an automobile supply store). Or if you want to get fancy, buy a Vandoren Reed Resurfacer -$$$!
Caveat: Make sure that you apply pressure to the reed only away from the tip. Expect that the reed will be a bit softer after treatment.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2012-02-29 21:25
Sometimes a single edge razor blade scraped along the back will level the back of the reed. Hold the blade perpendicular to the reed back and at 90deg to the reed length.
Bob Draznik
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Author: rstanley
Date: 2012-02-29 23:25
Thanks, that sounds like it's worth a try. I've used sandpaper in the past but that creates a "ledge" between the sanded and un-sanded parts.
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Author: Clarimeister
Date: 2012-03-01 01:02
Reed Geek solves this problem with flying colors! I love my Reed Geek. I also use it for balance the tip as well. Works fantastic! And much easier to control and use than a reed knife!
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Author: rstanley
Date: 2012-03-01 01:33
If I'm not mistaken, the Reed Geek is just a lathe tool...which is not a bad idea!
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Author: sdr
Date: 2012-03-02 14:08
I agree with Clarimeister --- ReedGeek works extremely well. I'm a big fan.
-sdr
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