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 Reed Trimmer problems
Author: Sara 
Date:   2001-05-23 03:26

I've been having a lot of trouble with my reed trimmer and I was using this afternoon trying to trim a too soft reed, when I noticed that it was the trimmer blade not me. I noticed that the tip shape of the original reed does not match the blae cutthat the reed trimmer does; its smaller. Whats up with that, why would vandoren make there trimmer size different than they're actuall reeds? Is there a way to resize the blade tip?
Sara :)

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 RE: Reed Trimmer problems
Author: David Kinder 
Date:   2001-05-23 03:36

I don't know about that, but I have the same problem with my cordier reed trimmer. Please! We're desperate! Does anyone have a realistic solution to this increased epidemic? (Okay i'm exagerating, but I like getting dramatical! ;>)

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 RE: Reed Trimmer problems
Author: mw 
Date:   2001-05-23 04:13

I don't think there is a perfect solution. I use a Vandoren reed trimmer and like the way it works, as compared to the Cordier or my Masterbilt. My Vandoren doesn't cut in a pattern that is exactly what it should be to fit my Borbeck tip design

That said, I tend to take smaller pieces off at lesser angles ... its somewhat akin to carving.

Best,
mw

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 RE: Reed Trimmer problems
Author: Gordon (NZ) 
Date:   2001-05-23 11:26

I wonder if some people get sold soprano sax reed trimmers instead of clarinet ones.

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 RE: Reed Trimmer problems
Author: mw 
Date:   2001-05-23 12:49

Well, I don't know about that. I do know that the deign of actual reed tips vary between clarinet. Ex: German design (Steuer) is different at edges from my French/American Vandoren, etc. My Cordier trimmer is different (slightly larger in the overall design) than my Vandoren trimmer.

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 RE: Reed Trimmer problems
Author: Robin 
Date:   2001-05-23 15:01

Why do Buffet make pull throughs that are too big for their clarinets? I feel like its going to pull the speaker tube out. Aren't things frustrating sometimes!

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 RE: Reed Trimmer problems
Author: Ken Shaw 
Date:   2001-05-23 15:13

Robin -

Get a Gigliotti swab. It has a ribbon on the bottom end so you can pull it out if it gets stuck. I'll never go back to anything else.

Ken Shaw

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 RE: Reed Trimmer problems
Author: Ed 
Date:   2001-05-23 15:44

You might try shaping the tip of the reed with a bit of fine sandpaper to match your mouthpiece.

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 RE: Reed Trimmer problems
Author: mw 
Date:   2001-05-23 18:42

Good idea, I have done that. You have to have a LIGHT touch, though.

remember what the old Master said ... " NEVER WORK YOUR BEST REEDS! "

Best,
mw

PS fwiw, prices on the Gigliotti (Silk) Swab seem to vary quite a bit. I have seen prices or been quoted prices ranging from $17 to $40. That's quite a few simoleans difference in pricing. If you are intersted in this product, let your fingers do the walking (through the Catalogues).

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 RE: Reed Trimmer problems
Author: Terry Horlick 
Date:   2001-05-24 00:20

Ken,
Cool idea I think I will take my $4.00 silk swab and sew on a tail. The goofier it looks, the better!

Terry

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 RE: Reed Trimmer problems
Author: mw 
Date:   2001-05-24 02:08

No, actually that is not the design of the Gigliotti's that i own. Mine has what I would describe as a hexagon-type shape with a weighted long, skinny-ribbon end and shorter, skinny ribbon end for backing out (as described above). The Gigliotti is a pretty large piece of (black) Silk. I must admit I have never had it stuck, but do an (not rough) occasional see-saw (one direct at a time, up & then back) to help get excess fluid out quicker.

I sell a fair number of clarinets & like to give a new swab, cork grease, reed, etc. to the buyer. I have been buying Hodge Silk swabs in quantity for $6.50. Where have you found a Silk swab for $4.00? Just curious.

Best,
mw

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 RE:No Reed Trimmer problems
Author: Don Berger 
Date:   2001-05-24 15:00

Back to reed trimming, I have Cordiers for Bb cl, alto and tenor saxes and a no-name Bb, and frequently buy slightlysofter reeds than I like, and trim to my liking [soaking them befor trimming!]. Also I "polish" the backs on very fine emery cloth. Its successful for me. Don

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 RE:No Reed Trimmer problems
Author: mw 
Date:   2001-05-24 21:57

< Back on the railroad, Don ! >  :)

I was noticing last night that my a new reed I am trying had (again) a slightly different tip design/pattern than my Steuer or my Vandoren V-12. I was playing the new Grand Concert Evolution. (nice reed, too)

Best,
mw

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 RE:No Reed Trimmer problems
Author: jr 
Date:   2001-05-25 22:05

I have 3 Cordier Reed trimmers for Cl and one for alto sax. I have found that putting them way back into the bottom drawer of an unused cabinet works pretty well. I haven't had any problem with mine in the last 20 years (which cabinet was it?)
jr

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 RE:No Reed Trimmer problems
Author: mw 
Date:   2001-05-25 22:37

Hark ... through yonder window .... eBay beckons! <grin>


Best,
mw

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