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Author: vboboe
Date: 2009-07-31 04:07
Well i haven't yet got to the point that i find GSF cane is too inconsistent, and like others already mentioned, IMO tying and knifing are maybe 97% of the problem with making reeds work 'consistently' and it's usually the tiniest (mis)scrape that changes everything
For example, the other day, reed for the day getting older & sharper, toning C# plus, so decided to thin a bit more wood to flatten it, well, took maybe just one dusting too much off, tip went raucous between blow tests, had to clip the tip, which tightened it nicely -- back at slightly less sharp C#, yahoo (bum reed's in the morgue now)
However, maybe the cane quality you've been using really is inconsistent, as in -- bad gouge, too soft, bit green, warped, irregular, some (beep) too difficult to close when tying, etc. -- more than half a bundle of 10?
In other words, poor quality control in that brand of cane pieces, there really are other brands with better quality control
Did you sample several brands GSF or did you just stick to one favorite? Anyway, factor in an allowance of approx 3 casualties in every bunch of 10
Still, at U$2.75 to $3.95 a piece, even factoring in additional cost of tube and thread, DIY reed from GSF is maybe $8 compared to econo $12-16 for ready to blow hand-made student quality reeds. It would take 2 failed attempts, one crack, one bum knife, and then a successful playable reed to add up to that much, which would be equivalent of 66% wastage. If your wastage is higher than that, maybe your apprencticeship with knife skills really would benefit from another year's experience
But anyway, you've already bought the gouger and shaper tip and you're eager to use them, and most important, you have a teacher, good-good ...
Hah! now you've got two other ways & means to dramatically increase wastage ... best wishes mastering use of tools sooner rather than later :-)
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