Author: doublereeder2  
Date:   2009-04-03 20:00 
 "Ironically, one reason that an oboist might be playing sharp is because the reeds are actually flat and/or unstable, causing unconscious biting" 
 
Amen, Elizabeth! 
 
When you make your reeds, do you make them to crow a "c"?  The crow is a great indicator of pitch, stability, and tone and is an important factor to consider for a good reed, IMHO.
  
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