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Re: Is My Eb Set Up Good?

Author: Ebclarinet1
Date: 2023-04-14 17:59

I have used cut down Bb reeds o the Eefer for more than 30 years. Seems to give a "beefier" sound and of course you have more options for models/ brands with Bb reeds. I'm using Steuer Exclusive 3.5 now and they sound great. I use a pair of gardening clippers to cut the butt end. If you wet the butt end it will cut a little easier and less chance of cracking.

Weirdly, a Bb reed that has become spent will often have a second life as an Eefer reed after a little chopping.

One thing that has really helped me is the Clark Fobes Eb extension. It makes the 12ths in better tune and seems to round out the intonation issues on any Eb. I've used it on R13, Prestige and Tosca horns.

Silverstein ligatures seem to give a bigger sound although I like the VanDoren Optimum quite well too.

Eefer guy

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