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Re: reed size openings

Author: WoodwindOz
Date: 2013-10-07 14:39

I use wire, but I make exclusively short scrape reeds. I use 26 gauge and wrap twice about 4mm above the thread.

I have heard that some long scrape makers are beginning to use wire after manufacture/during shipping to 'train' the opening to stay wider. I offered this advice to a couple of younger reedmakers when I was at Illinois and it seemed to work, at least for the first few uses after the wire was removed. The best way to achieve this, although it is no permanent solution, is to soak the reed, apply the wire, set the opening and leave to dry before attempting to play it/remove the wire.

A smaller diameter tube will give a wider opening...if closing reeds/too small an opening is a regular occurrence, you may want to consider going down 0.5mm diameter in your cane selection.

I suspect, although I haven't tested this theory, that if your wrap comes to a level lower than the end of the tube, the reed would be more likely to lay flat/closed.

Sometimes I am extremely grateful that I a) live in a relatively consistent climate and b) play on a reed style that can rely on wire without controversy if needed!

Rachel

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