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RE: Reed Sizes

Author: Daniel
Date: 1999-08-13 17:32

Mark Charette wrote:
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Jeff wrote:
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I use Vandoren V12 3 1/2's, but I think I am ready to go to a four.
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The question you need to ask yourself, Jeff, is _why_ you think you need to go to a 4. larger numbers son't indicate anything except a harder/stiffer reed - the numbers don't have any relevance to proficiency.

Also keep in mind the facing of your mouthpiece. Some mouthpieces aren't made for harder reeds. My Kaspar has a close facing, but the curve doesn't start until closer to the tip, so i have to use 3.5's instead of 4's or 4.5's.

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