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Re: Squeaky Reed

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2018-02-26 03:55

I think you are starting get it! Reeds are cheap. About the cost of a Starbucks cup of coffee. Throw them away after a few weeks. Use nothing less that a 3 strength on the Vandoren mouthpiece. Think seriously about never using a Rico product again.

You don't have to use Steuer reeds. You can use anything, but avoid Rico. Maybe try Legere reeds. They seem to last a long time. I can't play on them myself but that's just me. A lot of top pros can. David Shifrin, Ricardo with the Philly Orchestra, but I just don't like the sound and even more the feel. I don't think you will have tip issues with these and the squeaks will probably go away. Remember to change these reeds too about every 6 to 8 months. They don't last forever either. Most players like the European cut. So maybe get the 3 strength European cut.

Good luck.

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