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Re: Reed socket diameter too large?

Author: oboi
Date: 2015-08-01 10:09

My reeds are never loose, but often too tight. It does depend on the brand of reeds. I'll use a bit of cork grease on the tighter reeds and they'll eventually compress. If you're not picky about reeds, find a brand that have larger cork diameters. I use Chiarugi staples and they are often really tight in my instrument.

I have an EH bocal that is very loose on my instrument. I wrap a few layers of teflon tape around it, but have to be really careful when pulling it out and making sure it doesn't get too wet before taking it out. Otherwise the teflon will just slide off the cork or remain in the reed well. I'm just going to get it recorked one of these days. But yeah, the teflon could be worth a try.

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