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Re: Synthetic Redux

Author: SecondTry
Date: 2022-12-04 20:52

Hi Mark:

* How did you reduce the flatness using Legere reeds? Did you effect some equipment change or did you make conscience or unconscious changes to your play to raise pitch, etc.?

* To sand the Venn reed I used by ATG system sanding block with the included Klingspor Wet Dry 320 grit sandpaper https://www.klingspor.com/PS11-320-Grit-A-4-X-9-Sheet-251556. I probably made more strokes with the sandpaper against the Venn reed than I do against 20 cane reeds and I probably am going to do more. I did take off material, and it helped. I also ordered another Veen reed 1/2 size smaller than my preferred Vandoren strength.

Again, I'm one of the people who isn't than frustrated with cane. I use a wide variety of manufacturer's brands, from Vandoren's 4 French offerings, to Leuthner, Pilgerstorfer, Steur, and Brad Behn's Aria and Brio offerings, etc.

With the ATG system I'm able to get a large number of my reeds to pretty playable levels.

* Thanks for the tips on initial and subsequent use of the Ambipoly product. I'll be sure to follow your guidance and be patient.

* I too have found reed positioning on the Legere offerings to be critical using my Vandoren M15 mouthpiece.

Thanks for your input.

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