The Oboe BBoard

The Oboe BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Re: Flat Pitched Reeds - What to do?

Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2014-05-16 01:36

Hi,

I visited http://robindeshautbois.blogspot.com/2011/04/oboe-reed-shaping-and-fibro-fog.html.

He provides a good explanation between the different between a straight template and a shaper tip. As per his observation that a shaper tip forces the cane to flatten out once bent over the tip .... unlike a straight template. This results in a narrower width.

I squeezed flat the top and midsection of a problem reed that was constantly flat. I also narrowed the tip with an emery board. It brought up the pitch and the reed was easier to play. I did the same with another reed and I also got good results.

Everything is a trade-off!!!

I find the straight template is always consistent and seals perfectly.

Thanks for the information.

Mark

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics