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Re: warping reeds

Author: Brent
Date: 2006-01-13 15:30

When people are talking about reeds warping, what do they mean? I have had reeds that develop a wavy tip when dry. After soaking briefly that usually goes away, but i can hold them (wet) against a flat surface to speed the process.

I have also had reeds that become slightly convex on the flat surface so that they might rock side-to-side on the table of the mouthpiece. This causes air leaks. Sanding fixes that problem.

For me reed storage methods have little effect on either of these issues. I can leave a reed in open air after playing or i can store it on flat non-porous material and a reed will still either warp or not. Seems to be more dependent on the reed (perhaps the curing of the cane before manufacture?)

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