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Re: Facing, tip opening, and reeds

Author: Ken Lagace
Date: 2018-11-25 21:52

There are no rules what the limits can be and yes, a reed must work with the facing at hand.

In general;
0.94 Very Close
0.97
0.99 Close
1.02
1.04 Med Close
1.07
1.09 Medium
1.12
1.14 Med Open
1.17
1.19 Open
1.22
1.24 Very open
1.27
1.30 Extreme

Facing Lengths may be 12-30mm although I have always worked between 20 and 27.

A more open facing needs a softer tip and a longer length facing needs a softer spine, and Visa/Versa. This is basic physics.

But also, this is just a starting point. The shape of the spine needs to be compatible with the shape of the facing for best results and whatever a player wants to feel and sound like.

I have measurements for the slopes of 20 reed brands/types and they are all different! If you try all the strengths of all 20 reeds, one will be the best for your setup and your playing enjoyment at least for now.
Then you will change and have to do the process all over. :=)

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bassclgirl92

2018-11-25 20:53

Re: Facing, tip opening, and reeds

Ken Lagace

2018-11-25 21:52