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  • #50828
    Anonymous

      Hi William. My Selmer S80 and silver C* MPs fit quite a bit tighter on the cork than my Std plastic 4C. When using the Rico cork grease the MP pushed the grease up the cork as it went, hence difficult to slide up the neck cork. The bees wax seems to penetrate the cork and is a better lubricant which protects and seals the cork. Also rub a little wax on the brass insert end of the neck as well, which protects the brass from uneven wear from chafing.

      #50834
      Pete
      Participant

        Johnny
        Any news on the Fiber Onyx reeds availability and
        what strength will be available if any.
        They are not available here in UK only the hemp
        and carbon fiber available, not the onyx.

        #50893
        Rick
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          Just received my new hemp tenor Reed (M) in the mail yesterday and Have been trying it out on the different mouthpieces that I currently have.
          I have noticed that the reed takes bit more air to get it to play. Also it sounds a bit flat compared to my regular #2.5 Vandoren reeds. Not sure if these reeds need to be worked in a bit before they play better. I have used Fibrecell reed 2.75 and have found that they play brighter off the bat. I also ordered the Onyx fiber carbon alto reed and have founf it to be brighter right from first playing it.

          #50896
          Pete
          Participant

            Rick
            I found the med hemp to play “straight” off from low Bb
            no problem, only thing I find sometimes a little buzzy
            the onyx is the one I waiting for, Johnny played one on
            demo and Imo it sounded really great and I think he
            was using the carbon m/p, I didn’t find it flat with my
            10M MERLOT HR M/P.

            #50903
            john
            Keymaster

              wow, Rick, it’s quite the opposite for me…I find my hemp M really easy to play and brighter sounding than the onyx.
              Flat? I guess if you’re having a hard time blowing it that could cause you to play flat. keep experimenting a bit, and don’t forget that you can work on them by shaving em down slightly.

              #50938
              William Cingolani
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                Hemp reed and Onyx reed;
                To day I played my MS hemp reed and my soft Onyx reed. Both reeds played well from low Bb to high F#. I still have a bit trouble with the fork. I prefer the hemp reed. Both reeds had a soft mellow sounding low Bb which is what I want.I was blowing “You’ve lost that loving’ feeling” in E flat. The first note is low Bb. The hemp reed gave me a nice soft sounding Bb. I recorded a few lines in garage band just to hear what it sounded like.I might be liking this MS hemp reed better than my java 2.5 reeds. I think I might order a spare Fiber HEMP REED MS. I NEED TO FIND THE PLACE on this site where I can order another hemp reed.

                #50943
                William Cingolani
                Participant

                  I found the order page and I just now ordered a spare fiber hemp reed

                  #50951
                  Pete
                  Participant

                    William
                    Do you know if the onyx reed is available yet
                    I have asked Johnny but not had any reply yet,
                    I like the hemp reed ( medium) but find it a
                    tad to buzzy. William I think fiber reeds are the way forward
                    and a lot cheaper.

                    #50952
                    Pete
                    Participant

                      William
                      When I say ” cheaper” I mean long term.

                      #50953
                      William Cingolani
                      Participant

                        Peter,
                        I did get my Onyx reed so they must be available. I like the buzz I get from the hemp reed. I ordered a spare hemp reed today, size MS.

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