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Re: Manually shaping the sides of a reed

Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2014-05-24 17:49

Great points!

I agree with you completely that extremely small incremental changes in the shape can really throw you off. I noticed with the new shaperform, the reed width changed ever so slightly; however, the reed felt so different in my embouchure that it upset my usual set-up/approach.

I first make a playable reed. Then if needed I adjust the sides ever so slightly. In this case to narrow the reed. I have to admit though even with all the possible potential disasters adjusting a reed in this manner ... I never had a problem. The adjustment process is very methodical and slow. The changes are ever so slight and incremental. And I know from experience what works for me. I never had a problem with leaks adjusting the sides.

Of course the best solution is to have a suitable shaper tip/shaperform.

So the lesson here is that cane shaped on a shaper machine with the same dimensions do not have the same dimensions as cane shaped on a shaper tip and handle.

If I had to do it all over again ... I definitely would have tried the shaperform on trial for at least a month.

I just inquired if I can buy some shaped cane from various shaperforms as a way to narrow my trial choices.

By the way - I love the machine .... way cool to shape cane ... consistent sealing and shape. I hated using a razor blade/utility knife etc......
never could be consistent 100%.

I also discovered that shaping the cane on the machine dry is better than wet. I'll make some reeds and see how it goes.

Thanks for the reply.

Mark

Post Edited (2014-05-25 05:00)

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