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Re: Weird Reed Degradation...

Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2007-01-26 12:22

>>I can't really tell if it causes a tonal difference.

Then why do you need help? My motto about reeds is, "If they play well, they're good reeds." Who cares how they look?

For soprano clarinets, I use mostly Mitchell Lurie Premium reeds (3 and 3-1/2, depending on clarinet and mouthpiece). I use the cheapo Vito plastic reed holders and haven't noticed the apparent thinning phenomenon described above, but then again, I don't pay much attention. I do notice any of the obvious defects that really can spoil the playing quality of a reed: lopsided cutting or wavy, irregular or unusually coarse grain--but I don't find those problems with this brand. The Mitchell Luries do get wavy at the tip as they dry in my holders, but flatten out as soon as I start to play.

Lelia
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