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Re: Reed Tip Construction

Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2009-09-25 00:26

Drew,

Thanks for the help and information.

I find that my optimum tip length is approximately 3 mm along the sides and 2 mm at the center of the tip starting from the end of the triangular blend.

I find that with my oboe this tip length creates more focus and stability in the upper register.

My oboe requires this ...................

I agree the most difficult and skilled part of the process is the slope/blend from heart to tip! You need a very very very sharp knife ............. and you need to view the tip from two perspectives: a back light to see through and an opaque light to view the surface. I also like to feel the reed with my fingers!

Mark

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