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Re: "Soggy Reeds"

Author: oboereed1109
Date: 2010-09-04 14:36

You mentioned that you tied the reed on longer. I think this could be part of the problem. I don't know what shape you use. I've use the Gilbert -1N with great success for years. I tie my reeds on at 73 cm.

I also don't know what kind of tube you use either. Tubes make a huge difference. I love the Sierra tubes made by Mark Chudnow. I think they have a velvety sound which I love. I can also recommend the Stevens tubes, which are less pricey than the Sierra tubes. I haven't used Loree tubes in years. I just didn't have much success with them.

Another thing is that you can't sit down and start and finish a reed all on the same day. Less is best. I start reeds, and after playing a few scales, I put them in the case until the next day. I have an order in my reed case, and know which ones are the least broken in. You should play on them a little each day, and not doing major surgery on them.

Also, you must make sure your knife is sharp. Trying to scrape a reed with a dull knife is a disaster in the making.

Hope this helps. I make and sell reeds, and consequently, make many reeds. This works very well for me.

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