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Re: How to Tell if a Reed is Shrill/Too Soft opposed to Vibrant and Lively?

Author: tylerleecutts
Date: 2015-01-08 19:26

I don't use the M13 Lyre, but I do use the X0 by D'Addario. It's pretty similar, and I like to use the 3.5+ reeds with it. I work my reeds pretty well, smoothing out the vamp with 2000 grit as well as the back, with tip balancing. So, I guess instead of playing on a "3.75" strength, it feels like a 3.6 or a well-balanced 3.5.

Herein lies the question: Are you playing with reeds out of the box, or do you balance them? Maybe going up to a "+" strength and balancing your reeds could get the same blowing resistance as a fresh 3.5 without response or tone issues.

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