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Re: Synthetic reed for beginner?

Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2017-09-17 23:52

The Debut, if I remember correctly, has very thin side rails as well as a thin tip. My experience with Legere's on the Debut was not good.

From my readings, synthetics usually work better on mouthpieces that have wider side rails as well as a slightly thicker tip railing. I'm quite sure Tom Ridenour's Encore has wider side rails. They can be purchased very cheaply on that auction site.

I'm thinking of starting over again and plan to get an Encore and put a synthetic reed on it. At 70, I would be playing just for fun.

I suggest ordering an Encore off of that auction site and try it out with a synthetic. I believe there is a two week trial period.

Good luck!

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