Author: DrewSorensenMusic
Date: 2013-02-13 02:02
Yes Robert, I thought the same thing as well, having read the Weber and talked a bit on these boards. If you have your Ledet book handy, an example of Mr. Gomberg's reeds are on the bottom of page 129. His style does not include a heart or back, but is more of a tip and then everything else sort of style. The seems to be a slight spine that seems to end at what would be about 53-55mm. The rest of the back and heart area appears scraped completely even, then there is a blend which is perpendicular to the rails (not triangular, maybe there is a slight arch), and then the tip.
The Ledet book really paints a good picture of how the styles of prominent oboist reeds vary so drastically. Maybe the chart works only for his style, but I did find it useful the other day in determining whether to work on the blend or back. I am interested in hearing your thoughts.
Drew S.
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