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Re: Teflon tape instead of fish skin

Author: jhoyla
Date: 2010-09-20 07:38

I find that a reed that leaks only slightly will often settle in and seal really well once it has been played in.

The danger is that while it is still a bit leaky, you try and scrape it to full playability without realising the cause of the stuffines/poor response.

I test my reeds for leaks early on and wrap them with cling-film at the neck, if necessary, before continuing to scrape. I'll probably be able to remove the film within a few days.

J.

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