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Re: Fibracell Premier reeds

Author: Ursa
Date: 2020-02-19 19:32

I've tried a few synthetic reeds over the years--including various Legeres--and the only ones I've found satisfactory are the Fibracell Premiers.

During your next playing session, take careful notice of when the tendency towards blowing flat begins to set in. Does the flatness occur to the same degree all the time, or does it gradually get worse the longer you play the reed?

In my case, the Fibracells start blowing flat after about 45 minutes of playing, and it's most noticeable when playing in the altissimo register. I keep a reed case with multiple Fibracells in all the strengths that I use, and rotate them when I notice my pitch lowering. I had to do this with Legere reeds in order to stay up to pitch, as well.

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