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Re: How to Avoid "Outgrowing" Reed Strengths

Author: lydian
Date: 2023-03-28 06:31

@Second Try

I'm well aware. In my 40+ years on various woodwinds, I've been through thousands of reeds, occasionally finding a good one. I would gladly pay more for more precise strength measurement. Some reeds simply can't be saved by my pocket knife.

@kdk

No natural product will ever be perfect. My intent was to correct the OP's false assumption that reeds are cut to different thicknesses for different strengths. The machine cuts them all identically.

In any case, I've never let the reed take charge. I'm always in charge. The moment a reed thinks it's in charge, it goes under the knife or in the garbage. I certainly wouldn't change the way I play because of a number on a box.

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