Author: DrewSorensenMusic
Date: 2012-01-01 18:05
Hi Everyone,
This is a bit of a continuation for the "reed sterilization" thread. I just wanted to post some pics of my work on reed making, and I am interested and appreciative of everyone's input and help.
Assuming that I can get these attachment right, I. Have 5 pics for you. One is my work area. The other 4 are pics of 4 reeds, 2 pics of each. I have them labeled, and here are their specs:
(All cane is Albion Mack-Pieffer pre-gouged and shaped from Forrestsmusic.com)
Reed #2: Staple=Chudnow "E"; Tie on Length=unknown; Length=70.5mm; Tip=330 scrapes; Heart=75 scrapes; Windows=95 scrapes; Crow=C; Crow color=3 octave
Reed #8: Staple-Loree "AK"; Tie on Length=72mm; Length=70mm; Tip=240 scrapes; Heart=70 scrapes; Windows= 65 scrapes; Crow=C; Crow color=3 octaves
Reed #10: Staple=Chudnow "S"; Tie on Length=72mm; Length=70mm; Tip=200 scrapes; Heart=65 scrapes; Windows=70 scrapes; Crow=C; Crow color=1 octave
Reed #12: Staple-Stevens Pro #2; Tie on Length=72mm; Length=unfinished; Tip=300 scrapes; Heart=30 scrapes; Windows=30 scrapes; Crow=unfinished, hard, crowing high
I'm very new to making reeds, in fact I've made 14 total (including 4 unfinished). I also do not have an oboe right now, so I cannot play test any of these, and have to work off crowing alone. I think the Mack-Peiffer is good, I am interested in Joshua +2, but need to get an instrument before testing different types of cane.  I will purchase a shaper tip as soon as I find the best shape for me. Ann Hodge will be a good resource when I'm ready for that. I'm looking into Used Howarth S5, S5XL, and Marigaux 901. Possibly Loree AK or MCW Full Conservitory. I should note that I am a Sax, Flute, Clarinet doubler, and have other projects currently taking my priority. I hope to have an instrument by March.
Obseravations: The Chudnow "E" is quite resonant, probably most of the bunch. Chudnow "S" is the most mellow, and I do not know if that is my scrape, or the staple itself. The AK is quite resonant. I have worked on Stevens #1 and it takes less scraping, but is less resonant. The Stevens Pro #2 seems to be resonant almost like the AK, although it is currently unfinished.
Special thanks to Oboe Craig for his interest, and anyone else who suffered through all that info.
Happy New Year!
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