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Thoughts on Silverstien's Alta Ambipoly reeds

Author: tucker ★2017
Date: 2019-10-06 06:56

In my ongoing search for the "perfect" synthetic reed for bass clarinet, I registered to get one of the new Ambipoly reeds from Alta.

I normally play a Legere 2.5 on a Fobes 10K AP so I ordered a 2.5 Ambipoly. It was like blowing against a 2X4.

I contacted them and they gladly exchanged it for a 2.0. My initial reaction was WOW. Then as I got into it, I found the reed "chirping"... especially when trying to articulate staccato notes. It's the same as some cane reeds. I never knew why that happened. Never had that happen with a Legere or Fibracell.

I followed the soaking and "mouthpiece pairing" instructions, but apparently it didn't like my mouthpiece.

I'll try soaking and "pairing" again (or are you suppose to do it with each use? hmmmm).

Initial thought: I'll stick with Legere.

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