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Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2012-05-02 12:18
"Joshua - Adam Shaper Tip's narrowist shape. The sides are virtually parallel at the top."
Has anyone used the Joshua tips? I am thinking of buying one - since I noticed that my reeds that are more parallel at the sides work better for me.
At the moment I use a RDG -1 shaper tip. Some times I'll take an emery board to the sides ........
Mark
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Author: DrewSorensenMusic
Date: 2012-05-02 15:47
I use a Joshua +2 and have been happy. I feel like my upper register is sharp, but as you may know I'm a new oboe reed maker, and it's probably just me. I'm by no means normal (in my approach, although that statement could extend to other parts of my life).
Anyhow, here's another post on the subject I found enlightening, and was a reason I switched to the Joshua +2 from the Mack-Pfeiffer.
http://test.woodwind.org/oboe/BBoard/read.html?f=10&i=8467&t=8427
I am thinking of switching to the Sansom shape, or even a Pisoni 1 to flare my reeds more. I've been sanding my reeds into a flare lately, and it seems to suit my scraping style.
Drew S.
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Author: cjwright
Date: 2012-05-02 20:31
I own the Joshua +2, and have used it periodically. Trying it after using the gilbert -1 for a period makes reasonable sense, and would be a natural progression.
The Joshua +2 is NOT more parallel than a Gilbert -1 however, so if you're looking for something more parallel, I'm not sure you'll get it from this shaper tip. The curve of the Joshua +2 ends higher up on the tip and evens out parallel than the Gilbert -1.
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Author: Loree BF51
Date: 2012-05-05 17:07
to Cooper: What is the general characteristic of the Gilbert -1 shape and is it still available? Regards
R. Still former student
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Author: Oboehotty
Date: 2012-05-06 02:51
I have used a Joshua +2 and Joshua +4 for years. I have recently experimented with the Caleb -2. I find that in the winter months or for primarily 2nd oboe playing I use the +4 more often. If I am playing principal I use the +2 for more clarity and brilliance/warmth in my upper register and throughout the horn.
I have never had success at even getting a reed to crow on a -1 tip or a Mack/Pfieffer. I get immediate success on any of the Adam Tips. I play on an O series Loree AK.
Professor of Oboe - Youngstown State University
Howland Local Schools - MS Dir. Of Bands/HS Asst. Dir (Marching, Symphonic)
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