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Re: Dream Reed

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2019-08-10 11:20

I think it is a bit scary. It's still a Vandoren reed and the bottomline is where and what is the quality of the actual cane?

So if you buy a reed will they give you your money back if the reeds don't last because of the poor structure of the fibers and the reeds actually break down after a few days or even after a few hours? The cane may have come from Argentina, Italy, and not from France.

A plant base material also is confusing. This material has to break down as well. Is it used just to seal the reeds from water? This may not be a good idea and the tone quality may be pretty bright is my guess, as I've played around with sealing reeds, trying to prevent the reeds from warping. At first the reeds sound decent but after a few days the reeds get this bright unpleasant sound to them. Reeds actually have to form a bit to your mouthpiece and there we have another issue. Is your mouthpiece good or is it a warped table with uneven rails? Then you are adding even more issues to this frustration of just wanting to practice and play the clarinet and not mess with reeds during your practice sessions.

It's a good idea but I would think these reeds are not meant for the major symphony pro and soloist. Also too expensive for the average community band player and beginners.

Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces

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