Author: Johnny Galaga
Date: 2014-08-17 05:36
With the way Vandoren reeds in the box are now each individually wrapped, I seem to notice the way a reed feels and plays the moment you unwrap it and try it out is different than how it feels the next day after it's been unwrapped for a while. That's why when I'm going through a new box of Vandoren's, I don't even bother judging the reeds right away. I'll play each reed for like 2-3 minutes and then wait until the next day before messing with the sandpaper. The next day, I'll play 'em again and make any adjustments with sandpaper. This is here in Florida, U. S., which is known for high humidity.
Bottom line, I think you just have to play the reed and try it out. Whether it's or new, warped or not, if it plays good then just enjoy it. There's plenty of times I've played on a reed that looks warped but it'll play great. To that I say, so what if it's warped?
Post Edited (2014-08-17 05:40)
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