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Re: Wavy Reeds

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2017-03-29 17:18

I have some good articles on reeds on my website. But basically, a wavy tip is very common and in most cases should not be a problem. It's caused by the unevenness of the grain and because the tip is so thin it waves a bit when it gets slightly wet. Soaking it for a long time is not the solution. I soak only the vamp part of my reed for a few seconds. Then I press the tip against the mouthpiece facing for a few seconds to flatten it out. It does not have to be "soaked". You can press it against any flat surface and unless it's way out of balance it should flatten out in a few seconds. Put it on your MP and play it for a few seconds. If it doesn't respond well it needs to be balanced at or near the tip. Don't over think this. All wood warps or waves going from dry to wet when it as thin as the tip of a reed. Some a bit more than others.

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