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Re: Flat Pitched Reeds - What to do?

Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2014-05-19 18:44

Hi.

Thanks for the reply.

I find if thinning the tip and blend loosens the reed and thus makes it easier to blow then the pitch will go higher; however, from my experience all things being considered a thinner the tip alone actually lowers the pitch - if you don't also adjust the rest of the rest.

My problem is the shaperform/template for the shaping machine. The shaping the curve is not an exact match to cane shaped on a shaper tip and handle because the cane is not flatten out before slicing off the sides.

There is definitely an increased the volume in the tied reed.

I might try another shaperform/template. A word of advice ... buy the templates directly form Germany - they you give a trial period to use the template. Reeds n' Stuff will not exchange a template bought through a dealer in the US.

I wanted to avoid the hassle of dealing with an overseas company; however, in highlight it would have been much better to do so.

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