Author: oboist2
Date: 2017-10-24 07:10
I would think that many reeds purchased ready made, are sealed and wired, because they are often posted, have to go through a few different climate zones, and different altitudes. All of those things can change the cane, so to minimise the possible springing of a leak etc, the skin/film/wax/wire or whatever is applied before sending the shipment out. A really good reed, right off the bat, does not need wiring or sealing, in my opinion, but an indifferent reed can sometimes be improved to become a very good reed. I only lacquer my binding, to help prevent the off chance that a knot may not be quite secure.
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