Author: GBK
Date: 2009-02-24 12:54
In the 70's and early 80's Olivieris were one of the more popular brands, and were played (and endorsed) by many players. The tempered and untempered versions both had their devotees, even though many now suspect that there was no difference between the two types.
Suddenly, in the early 80's the reeds took a nose dive. Miscuts were rampant, cane quality was very suspect, and the packaging was horrendous. In short, they became a mere shadow of themselves, and players abandoned them in droves. The reeds had a pronounced tendency to squeak due to the uneven thickness of the thin tip, and their useful life (of the few good ones) was quite short.
...GBK
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