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Author: Iacuras
Date: 2005-12-06 12:05
What are the advantages/disadvantages of file cuts on reeds. Is not file cutting better? How does it affect the sound?
Steve
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Author: Chris Hill
Date: 2005-12-06 14:07
I've always been a fan of filed reeds. However, I switched to the Evolution reeds about a year ago, and they're unfiled. I tried to file them, and ruined every reed that I did this to. (I like them enough that I signed on as a Rico Artist.) On the traditional Vandorens, cleaning up the filed area gives them more depth and evens out the scale. On Vandoren 56's filing them frees them up a bit, and adds depth.
Chris
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Author: Bassie
Date: 2005-12-06 14:27
My favourites on my 5RV at the moment are La Voz and GC Evolution - both UN-filed. But I don't know what the theory behind it is. I'd kinda like to know...
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2005-12-06 19:34
I suppose we should ask a reed maker directly (Phil Muncy makes reeds with the Oliveri machines, he would know for certain...)
In my woodworking exploits, I find that a shorn surface from using a scraper or chisel is VERY smooth and the end grain appears dark as you can see some depth into the fibers.
Filed (rasped or sanded) fibers are duller in appearance due to the raising of small tufts along the grain.
I suppose this is the same thing happening to cane in the last step?
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