The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Previous Message | Next Message

Re: Do reeds ever de-warp?

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2021-02-11 05:12

See, I've ALWAYS had some form of this with reeds..........but using a bit more force with a ligature that makes broader contact along the length of the stock usually irons this out.

Years ago a friend of mine in college who made reeds told me that she'd wet the formative reed (somewhere between blank and finished product), slap it onto a piece of glass and let it warp however it wanted. She'd then sand it down, and do that again..........and again and again until the nascent reed stopped warping and then she'd finish them off. She made reeds for Larry Combs back then as well.

I am sure mass produced reeds cannot have that much time and effort applied to their creation so NONE of them would pass muster against a custom made reed.

That said though I think the quality of mass produced reeds has gotten MUCH better than what it was forty or fifty years ago. You guys don't know how good you have it!

Then if you want less hassle, there is always the European Signature Legere.

........................Paul Aviles

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics