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Re: Manually shaping the sides of a reed

Author: JMarzluf
Date: 2014-05-24 06:11

I try for as much consistency as possible, leading up to the scrape. A reliable shape can be a great asset, as it introduces a certain amount of predictability into the process. The shape can have both miraculous and/or disastrous effects on the acoustics and playability of a reed. Subtle changes can easily throw off your scale, for instance. Also, playing around with the shape too much may cause your reeds to no longer seal correctly -- something we just can't have. I say keep searching for a shape that you like "as-is," without the need for significant by-hand adjustments. Good luck!

Jonathan

http://www.marzlufreeds.com/

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