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Re: boiling legeres

Author: ClarinetRobt
Date: 2017-12-09 04:38

I’ve done this with some success. For me, it definitely softens the Legere. There’s some question whether the reeds revert to their original strength eventually. I found the effect permanent. Or permanent enough that didn’t notice then changing back after a day. Perhaps a week of sitting (I can’t remember that long) they returned to ‘normal’.

I only use hot tap water. I’ve never submersed the tip/vamp for more than 10 seconds (I’d start with a few seconds). I feel you can always repeat the process, but it’s doubtful you can successfully re-harden the reed.

~Robt L Schwebel
Mthpc: Behn Vintage
Lig: Ishimori, Behn Delrin
Reed: Legere French Cut 3.75/4, Behn Brio 4
Horns: Uebel Superior (Bb,A), Ridenour Lyrique, Buffet R13 (Eb)

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