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Cane Selection

Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2009-09-03 21:53

Hi

Last May I finished a couple of Kilo's of cane I used over the last 10 years. It was brought back by an oboist - who took a trip to France and brought back the cane to sell here in the US. I have no idea who the cane grower might be.

Here's my problem, since I finished the cane - I haven't really found a suitable replacement. I make reeds that are playable - but just don't have the same quality as before.

Now the cane was aged over the ten years - so this may be a factor among others.

I am quite frustrated - anyone on the BB have a similar experience?

I have already tried about 5 or 6 different makes of cane. Some better than others - but my hunch is the cane is just not aged enough. Or maybe something else!

Comments................Suggestions?

Buying cane is comparable to buying a good wine! We need to know the year and vintage!

Mark

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