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Re: Sanding Reeds, Top or Bottom?

Author: Ed
Date: 2020-02-10 00:54

It depends on what the reed needs. If it is not sitting flat on the table of the mouthpiece (ie-slightly warped), I will work the back. Over the years I use a flat file rather than sandpaper. I feel I have a little more control and it works better for me. If I am adjusting for balance or response I work the vamp.

I see some talk about not wanting to take the time to work on reeds. I generally make very small adjustments early in the reeds life. In the first few playings I tweak it to optimize the playing characteristics. Some require a bit more work, some very little. I only do what is needed to get them playing the way I want/need. After the initial work, many reeds don't need anything. They sit in my case and I pull them out and play.

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