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Re: Vandoren CL4

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2015-05-28 00:21

I would say that if the La Voz product works best for you then you should continue to use that brand of reed.

I too use the CL4 and find the Vandoren V21s or the Rue Lepic to be the best match for me. The important aspect to reeds that you should keep in mind is that they are NOT like a clarinet. You cannot pick one up cold and expect to know all about it in three minutes. Vandorens are cut to be a little more robust, so they are a GREAT example of reeds that need to be 're-hydrated' over time to play properly. A short play test on a each reed in a box of about 3-5 minutes per day (NO MORE THAN THAT) for about 4-6 days should get you to the point where you can better judge the quality of the reed.

But that said, you have found a better match for you self at the moment and no matter what the rest of us do, you need to stick with what works.

...............Paul Aviles

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