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 Re: Shaper tips -- changing one aspect will cause what?
Author: DrewSorensenMusic 
Date:   2012-05-18 15:42

Let's all not forget the priceless art of hand shaping. And I mean priceless, cause it doesn't cost anything to do (except maybe a few pieces of cane). I'd suggest starting on the widest shape you own, then gradually hand shape aspects of your reed, and record your results on paper. I'm sure after even a few reeds you will start to understand more of the effects of shaping on your reeds. Measure with your trusty ruler, mm side. shape with your straight razor. To compare with charts on westwind and others, use the following areas:

Throat = 5mm from the wrap/end of staple
Belly = 12 mm from the wrap/end of staple
Tip = 23 mm from the wrap/end of staple

You can mark these areas on the side or top of the reed with a pen (although, the marks on the side will come off as you scrape).

When you find a measurement you like, DO NOT STOP. Be prepared to throw this reed out at the end of the session, it is a learning reed, not a performance reed. Continue scraping until the reed starts turning for the worse. Then you the full potential of that area of scraping.

When you find your desired shape, shop around for a shape similar to what you like. If you can't find one, I think David Weber and others make shaper tips if you send them your reed.

Drew S.
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