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Author: d-oboe
Date: 2005-09-25 21:09
If you really want to save on reeds in the long run - even if you are only playing casually - I would recommend getting the adjusting tools. A good knife is worth the price. Then, as ohsuzan does, contact your reedmaker and discuss with them just what you want out of a reed.
Just a *bit* of reasoning...I promise!
In most cases a reed that is less refined has more wood on it - a reed that has more wood on it will last longer. So, ask your reedmaker to make less refined reeds for you - then you can play them, which should refine them a little, and use a knife to make any final adjustments.
The problem with "perfectly" finished student reeds, is that they die after about a week(assuming moderate practice!) because they are so thin in the heart area already.
Once you get comfortable with that routine, you could even move to part-scrape reeds, which are significantly cheaper than finished ones. Not all reedmakers will do this for you, but some do. They basically send a reed that has the general dimensions and shape of a reed, but isn't quite playable yet. They leave that up to you!
Final option is to try to find an oboist near you! Some can be convinced to make the occasional extra reed or two. For example, I sell my reeds for 20$ Canadian to anyone, and 10$ to my students, who give me the reed+tube back once the reed has finally died.
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Dutchy |
2005-09-22 23:56 |
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Dutchy |
2005-09-23 00:45 |
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ohsuzan |
2005-09-23 01:56 |
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Dutchy |
2005-09-23 02:35 |
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Arnoldstang |
2005-09-23 05:14 |
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sömeone |
2005-09-23 09:03 |
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Dutchy |
2005-09-23 12:27 |
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sömeone |
2005-09-23 13:32 |
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d-oboe |
2005-09-24 21:15 |
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oboist |
2005-09-25 23:41 |
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d-oboe |
2005-09-26 17:21 |
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ohsuzan |
2005-09-23 13:41 |
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winstondawg |
2005-09-23 17:47 |
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vboboe |
2005-09-24 04:22 |
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sömeone |
2005-09-24 08:43 |
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Dutchy |
2005-09-24 13:08 |
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ohsuzan |
2005-09-24 15:14 |
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Dutchy |
2005-09-24 20:08 |
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d-oboe |
2005-09-25 21:09 |
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Dutchy |
2005-09-28 16:12 |
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sylvangale |
2005-09-28 17:26 |
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oboist |
2005-09-28 18:42 |
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ohsuzan |
2005-09-28 20:34 |
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sylvangale |
2005-09-29 17:20 |
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Dutchy |
2005-09-30 23:15 |
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ohsuzan |
2005-10-01 02:37 |
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rgombine |
2005-10-01 03:58 |
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sömeone |
2005-10-01 12:16 |
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sylvangale |
2005-10-04 07:25 |
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sömeone |
2005-10-04 09:26 |
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Dutchy |
2005-10-05 02:04 |
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ohsuzan |
2005-10-05 02:27 |
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