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Re: Reed break in process by Mark Nuccio

Author: GBK
Date: 2009-11-23 05:25

If a reed gets more difficult to play during the break in process it is usually because the cane is porous and has swollen with the introduction of moisture.

I would let the reed dry thoroughly (try having it dry flat side up) between testing sessions.

After a week of short trials I would first check the back of the reed to make sure it is perfectly flat and it has not swollen outwards towards the window of the mouthpiece. Remove any high spots.

Next, being careful not to remove much material, lightly run your reed knife, glass adjusting wand, or sandpaper 2 or 3 times lightly over the entire vamp to bring down any swelling which has occured.

You might also try improving the response by narrowing the entire reed. Holding the reed on its edge, run each side once or twice across some fine sandpaper, from bark to tip.

...GBK

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