Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2013-02-07 15:41
I've never tried an M30, so my experience here is limited to the M15. You're right that both are listed on the VD website as having Long curves, so there shouldn't be a difference there. The M15 is significantly closer-tipped than the M30, so, again, you'd be right in expecting the M15 to be less resistant.
It may have nothing to do with your experience, but sometimes a reed that's closing off mimics a hard-blowing reed, simply because it resists air pressure more. If you're used to using a certain amount of pressure against the reed to play on the M30, you may not be adjusting enough for the closer tip of the M15 and perhaps closing the reed off. Also, the smaller aperture itself may give you a feeling of pushing back in contrast to a feeling of greater blowing freedom you may get from the more open M30. It may be that you simply prefer that feeling.
It could also be a faulty M15, although if you bought it new from a reputable source, it isn't likely to be that far from specs. Testing a couple of others will confirm or eliminate this as a problem.
The reed strengths you mention seem about right for an M15 - some players probably use slightly heavier strengths. If you like the feel of the M30 but want less resistance, using softer reeds may give you the best of both worlds.
Karl
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