Evaluating a Second-Day Reed - William Short

William Short, Principal Bassoonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, demonstrates evaluating and adjusting a reed on its second day in the Herzberg Kamins/Reed Making Method.

[@markberger5627]

On not being afraid to over-scrape a reed, or just about anything else:
“You never know what is enough unless you know what is more than enough.”
―
William Blake,
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

[@LawrenceRhodes]

Very thoughtful tips on tip finishing. It would be helpful to know what process you used to make your blank. Cane(concentric or elliptical), profiler and settings unless they are secret.

[@edwardziegman9367]

Very clear communication, Bill , on a very sensitive subject. Thanks .

[@predragpredrag6597]

Dear William,I reccomend you Vandoren HBSP40.....You will save a LOT of time of your life!
Greetings