Author: cjwright
Date: 2012-11-15 04:52
FYI, the intonation and stability of the octave F is affected drastically by the dimensions of the bore of the bell. If you commonly have problems with the F, try putting colored electrical tape in the bell in loops going around the inside of the bore. Change the location, and put a strip or two going length-wise. Tabuteau, Mack, de Lancie, and many others played with the bell dimensions frequently.
Anyways, if this is just the one reed, I find that the definition of the lay (also called the integration line) between the tip and heart is most commonly the culprit in such a situation. Try defining the line a tad more so it's clearer. This frequently stabilizes the F for me.
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