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Author: RobinDesHautbois
Date: 2012-07-13 01:05
Cooper, once again, your reply is gold!
My teacher always said to "tie for closing" and this produces more stable reeds.
I have found (by un/happy mistake) that winding the thread much lower than the end of the staple (a full 2mm before the end) does not seem to adversely affect the reed in any way at all (as long as it seals) whereas even 1 twist of thread beyond the staple chokes it something awful.
In terms of length-for-belly, I want to say that I've noticed an impact on opening, but I cannot say that this is an important factor (compared to cane density and health). More experimentation required.
But what you wrote, Cooper, does jive with my own observations. I guess that the shape descriptions (does it flare to the end, does it curve or angle, etc.) might play with where the blades close (and staple characteristics) in terms of stability..... then again so do lips and teeth and breath..... so I'm a big fan of going nuts with experimentation. People's experience should be used to waste less time, but not to exclude possibilities.
Robin Tropper
M.A.Sc., B.Mus., B.Ed.
http://RobinDesHautbois.blogspot.ca/music
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