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Re: Does flattening a reed really make it "totally toast"?

Author: TomS
Date: 2018-01-06 00:25

I may not have totally made myself clear on the system that Mr. Williamson uses, (as viewed on the following video) as it pertains to the "flat side" of the reed ... He does sand it, but only very lightly and only to close the pores of the cane. You are taking off virtually immeasurable amounts of material ... just polishing and sealing. He does sand in both directions, both sides, which probably helps clog the pores with sanding dust. The vamp and flat side will feel as smooth as the cane bark.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMUj4s3bAOE

I am trying this on Blue Box, V12s and 56s. So far, so good. Certainly not causing any problems ... it seems.

One of my old band teachers, way back in HS, was open and experimental about his approach to playing . He once stated that he's "sleep with a horseshoe in his mouth", if he thought it would help his trumpet technique.

If it works for you ...

Tom

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