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 Re: Great reeds but a little flat?
Author: Wes 
Date:   2013-01-23 06:06

Some may disagree, but I've been known to narrow the shape a bit with some silicon carbide abrasive paper to raise the pitch a bit. I don't like to shorten the reed to less than 69mm. One can also narrow the tip a little with a single edged razor blade to raise the pitch a bit. Before Madame Ghys died, I used her cane and had less problems with flat reeds.

You may wish to try a narrower shape.

The makers of store bought reeds used to use 45mm staples, perhaps to keep the pitch up. Good luck!

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