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Re: Reedual help- Model reed

Author: Brad Behn
Date: 2007-03-10 18:44

I did a lot of tweaking to find a good model reed. Here are some suggestions on how to calibrate your model reed with your ‘dual’s flaws.

1. Measure your existing model reed
2. Make a bunch of reeds and measure them all. Determine the average measurements and compare them to your model.
3. Determine exactly where the differences are and adjust your model reed accordingly.

I have used tape to adjust the shape of my model reeds and have had moderate success. I feel that the ‘dual should be set up as accurately as possible without tape or shims. That will give you a good neutral position from which model reed modifications with tape or epoxy or any other type of building material can be experimented with.

Additionally I encourage the use of many different models in your arsenal to compensate for the many different types of cane you will encounter over the years. I do have one main model that I use most of the time but when a reed seems a little too hard at the back or soft at the tip I have several hybrid models designed to work specific areas of the reed. This allows for the necessary flexibility to make good reeds from different batches of cane.

The great thing about the ‘dual is that it provides a wonderful learning experience. With time one will have a model reed for any occasion. The machine will give one the confidence to find a good reed under any condition in just minutes.

When the machine is properly working and ones technique properly honed, good reeds are part of life. No worries…

It was one of the best investments my parents ever made for me. I was 19 and they bought me a ‘dual for Christmas. 20 years later I still use it all the time.

Brad Behn
http://www.clarinetmouthpiece.com

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