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Re: Help! Reed Slump

Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2009-09-25 00:15

Drew,

The reed slump unfortunately occurred during the time I had the gouger serviced (3x) and my ten year supply of excellent cane was exhausted.

In a funny way - I think that by putting the gouger "back in shape" it may have caused problems. One of the reasons I sent the gouger back - besides needing a sharper blade - was it seemed one side gouged thinner than the other! But you know - it made very good reeds!

I have tried too many batches of cane to this date - so the gouger set up is suspect.

I will test my theory this weekend. I will be getting gouged cane from a few oboists. I'll see what reeds I can leads I can whip up. Hopefully, this will settle the issue for me - cane or gouger!

If I still have problems - I will then post some pics and maybe a crow or two!

Please note - I have only the highest regards for Dan Ross. It have been a real gentleman and advisor. If I feel the problem is in the setup - I will contact Dan once more. Unfortunately - shipping he gouger back and forth itself causes problems because of poor handling by the delivery people.

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