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 Re: Have you tried this method of reed adjustment?
Author: SecondTry 
Date:   2022-05-05 20:47

I'd guess that Tom Ridenour's ATG (against the grain) system of (cane) reed adjustment is probably one of the best selling and most preferred systems out there.

I think much can be learned about reed adjustment by examining why this is the case.

And I believe it is the case because Tom combines established tools and techniques with a player subjective approach to reed balance that has no basis in physically measuring a reed. By incorporating a player's biases as to where on a reed is too resistant, it compensates for asymmetries in inter-reed strength, mouthpiece facing, and player biometrics.

(This is in no way to advocate for anything but best mouthpieces and player mechanics.)

Measuring tools have their place, particularly for those who make their own reeds: a process I respect but neither do, nor agree with. I feel this way because the average player is not likely to have access to better quality cane or tools to make reeds than large higher end institutional reed makers. Time is your most precious asset in becoming a proficient player, and modifying purchased reeds, I feel, is a quicker path to reeds acceptable enough to spend that time playing music, not woodworking.



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