Discover if the ReedGeek is the Key to Perfect Clarinet Reeds!

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In this video, we'll answer the question: does the Reedgeek work for clarinet reeds? We'll take a look at the product details and test its claim that it repairs clarinet reeds.
If you're considering investing in the Reedgeek, be sure to watch this video to find out if it's the right investment for you! We'll answer all of your questions about the Reedgeek and let you know if it's a product you should consider purchasing.
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Introduction: 00:00
suction test: 2:16
reed adjustment: 8:00
conclusion: 18:15
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[@samuelbrown434]

This was the first and only reed tool I’ve ever owned. Worth every penny.

[@mozarte]

Reed geek is the best tool ever made! I'm still using the 1st gen!

[@clarinetninja]

Awesome! An early adopter. Respect:)

[@mikesaxclar]

just got one about a week ago and got 4 very playable reeds out of absolute bricks! pretty cool.

[@clarinetninja]

It's always a pleasant surprise when a new clarinet or saxophone item comes into our lives that actually does something! I can't wait to get mine into the routine. Thanks for watching my video! :)

[@61mab]

Really got the best tip with the pressure seal that was perfect leveling the bottom using a diamond fingernail file I had with my pens and tweezers on my desk. Took one of my reeds I have been soaking, short time playing to run the file down and got a long seal time similar to yours. So that's was a HUGE tip I think can really help after my soak/play/dry til I get my reed wizard for the other side. So now one aspect of any reed can be alleviated before I make any work on the other side. I appreciate your honesty in the on the road vs what I partially have at the one location I will play. So thanks again. (no vid view date timing applied to my random comments) I would buy the reedgeek bullet, black diamond et al but not before financing the reed wizard appliance that matches my lazy nature somewhat.

[@clarinetninja]

Thanks Mark

[@kenl5472]

I discovered a different way to test balance than my friend and former student Tom R does it.
Continuous blowing, rolling side to side from the normal playing position, can discover more about the imbalance than once on each side.
Listen to the color of the sound while rolling. One side may be duller than the other, or both sides may be equally dull.
If both sides sound the same, take the same off each side.
If both dull sides don't sound the same, take a bit more off the duller (up) side until they sound the same.
Then take more until the sound doesn't change.
When there is no dulling or brightening rolling back and forth, the sound will have more 'ring'.
The reed is best when there is no change in the sound color while rolling.
In a pinch when you can't fix the reed, change the reed position by shifting the more dull (up) side toward the center of the mouthpiece.

[@bobblues1158]

The Geek is great but I ordered the Wizard and the ATG because as you said " they eliminate intuition" . But the Geek is in my cases for gigs. The gauge and the plaque are worth having. Appreciate your Vlog very much.

[@clarinetninja]

Your system makes wonderful sense to me! The atg and wizard are great for home, but the size and flexibility of the reedgeek is a real asset when out of the house playing clarinet. I will look into this he gauge and plaque, I am sure they are as useful as you say!

[@clarinetninja]

Your system makes wonderful sense to me! The atg and wizard are great for home, but the size and flexibility of the reedgeek is a real asset when out of the house playing clarinet. I will look into this he gauge and plaque, I am sure they are as useful as you say!

[@jamesdanderfer1299]

Right on, thanks for this Jay. Is it just me or is the left side of a reed usually more resistant?

[@clarinetninja]

Thanks James! I have never noticed that, but my life experience tells me that just because I haven't noticed it - doesn't mean it's not happening lol

[@emjay2045]

Yes !!