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Author: Dutchy
Date: 2005-09-23 12:27
But...these AREN'T factory-made reeds. Unless I'm misunderstanding the difference between "hand made" and "factory made".
These are authentic Charles Double Reed oboe reeds.
I quote from the very web page I ordered them from:
http://www.charlesmusic.com/cgi-bin/theo?action=product&product_number=2-1-200
<< Charles Student Oboe Reed
Item # ROB302
Our high quality, hand finished student reeds are recommended for less experienced and returning players.
Each reed is hand finished by Brian Charles and is made of Charles Student cane and staples. These reeds feature the classic American style scrape with a modified "V" shape tip and integrated heart and windows.
Need good, stable, guaranteed-to-work reeds? Try these and end your search. >>
Okay? So, is it me? I mean, it must be, right? Because I presume it sure can't be world-renowned reedmaker Brian Charles, who purportedly "hand finished" these two reeds.
Question: is it normal for a new reed to be "difficult" until you've been playing it for a while? Am I supposed to have to pinch it and fiddle with it to get it to work right, at first? Is that the expectation? If so, just tell me, and I'll deal with it.
I'm the first one to admit that I have embouchure issues that I need to settle, as I've only been doing this a few months, but still, the Fox reeds I've had played decently right out of the box, at least, the ones that weren't outright duds. And they didn't give me these random squeaks in the low register.
Post Edited (2005-09-23 12:30)
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