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 Re: Best Way to Break in and Care for New Reeds
Author: fskelley 
Date:   2014-05-27 23:37

I'm just trying to get a handle on a couple of issues related to the breakin process. I'm not arguing with the benefits of it or need for it.

David, you'd be concerned (or you're sure) a new reed would fail on you during the audition. I didn't specify how long you needed to play. I did give you 10 minutes to select which reed(s) to play, so we have to assume you've at least tooted on it/them. When you're trying new reeds, do they play correctly for you? Or do they play significantly differently after breakin? If initially OK- how long would you be confident?... a few measures? a song? ...clearly not a set.

Paul, you'd throw in the towel? Really?

So, can either of you evaluate a new type of cane reed without giving it the benefit of a full breakin routine? Is it possible a reed that's TERRIBLE at first toots gets way better later? ...or vice versa?

This very afternoon I am trying out FOF's for the first time- a brand new box of 10 sitting on my desk. All older I have sort of playable is 3 or 4 Vandoren blue's that are a bit like the chimps in a lab that have been poked and prodded too many different ways to be fair for further testing. I guess I should have gone with a box of 10 new blues first, to reestablish my baseline. Can I trust my first FOF impressions or not?

Oh, and I need to play a solo this Sunday (5 days away).

Stan in Orlando

EWI 4000S with modifications

Post Edited (2014-05-28 00:25)
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