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Re: Sanding back of reeds

Author: sfalexi
Date: 2007-05-13 17:30

I understand what GBK says about sanding making the reed thinner, but if you find that you make them too thin while lightly sand the back of the reed flat, just buy a half-size bigger reed. AKA if you like 3.5's but sand them too thin, buy 4s and sand those.

What I recommend for the backs of the reeds is putting a piece of paper (which is equivalant to a VERY fine grit sandpaper) on something flat (glass) and rub the back of the reed on that. Will take VERY little away and will flatten it out nicely (get that shininess on the back).

And I agree about the ATG system. I don't use the sandpaper, but what I learned from the manual and the DVD I use EVERY time I have problems with a reed. And I get most reeds performable, EVERY reed practicable.

Alexi

US Army Japan Band

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