tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12479865.post111612162427782905..comments2023-10-22T03:31:54.435-06:00Comments on the jazz authority; random dubiously zappy rants about 'the musicians music'.: Saxophone Reed WorkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12479865.post-1116347346373434022005-05-17T10:29:00.000-06:002005-05-17T10:29:00.000-06:00With Alto and Tenor reeds you'll need either two 5...With Alto and Tenor reeds you'll need either two 50 cent pieces, or two $1 coins (depending on the curve of your mouthpiece tip). If you have an older reed and wish to prolong it's life (or a new reed that's too soft), avoid clipping, as this will crush the fibres at the tip. Instead, burn the last 1/8th of an inch - or less - off using a candle and the two coins. Carefully place the two coins camsax@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674088043146569577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12479865.post-1116287286732306522005-05-16T17:48:00.000-06:002005-05-16T17:48:00.000-06:00Wow, i didn't know you could burn reeds to modify ...Wow, i didn't know you could burn reeds to modify the strength. How exactly do you do that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com