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Re: Reed Question

Author: knotty
Date: 2009-12-03 23:18

OK, did I do this right and found a good reed? I'm such a newbie at this.

Two, three weeks ago, I started to break-in a reed. Played it for the prescribed very short amount of time and put it away til next day. At first the reed was very stuffy with lots of resistance.

Slowly over the weeks, it slowly became slightly easier and easier to blow and the tone cleared up a lot. Today, it's almost too easy to blow but produces a nice, clear dark tone. (started with a 3 but feels like a 2 now)

* Does this sound like a successful break-in?
* Should I have started with a reed one step or more stiffer?

Thanks...knotty

~ Musical Progress: None ~

Post Edited (2009-12-03 23:20)

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