Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2014-03-05 18:52
Stan -
Leaks at the corners of the tip are by far the most common cause of whistles and poor response. Even after adjustment (photo 9628), it looks like you have a leak on the left corner.
To check, move the reed a tiny amount left or higher on the mouthpiece to make sure it seals tight. The difference between a good seal and even a tiny leak is not subtle.
Cordier trimmers are expensive but match mouthpiece tip curves better than others. If you still have problems, use an alto sax trimmer and learn to move the reed left and right to make the curve fit the mouthpiece tip perfectly.
Also, in my experience, a clipped tip is better than one shaped with an emery board. In your photo 9628, there is a stubble of xylems (fibers) sticking out past the edge of the tip. I use an emery board only when the corner of a reed has a flyaway "ear" sticking out.
Ken Shaw
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