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Re: Flat Pitched Reeds - What to do?

Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2014-06-17 20:14

Update:

Most if not all of the problem is gone.

My reeds now are .68 mm. (before there were .70 mm).

My embouchure has adjusted to the slightly wider shape.

I remove lots of wood to make the reed more "blow-able" ... (a narrower reeds is easier to blow).

I have a bit more of a tip. More blend to the heart; yet still defined.

I use an very fine emery board to ever slightly narrow the top of the reed ... removing a bit of the "flare" to a more parallel look.

I tie lower on the reed ... (longer reed) to narrow the volume at the tie/staple.

I shape my cane "dry" on the machine ... which seems to work much better in terms of a narrower result.

I really don't think I need another shaperform at all.

Actually the sound is a bit more covered - full and on the warm-sweet side of the tone.

Mark

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