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  • #51290
    Bengt Ostling
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      Received my Hemp and Onyx reed last week and having some mixed opinions about them.
      In general Johnny’s demonstration is very accurate.
      In my opinion, the carbon onyx reed felt and seemed superior over the hemp.
      Also, noticed that they are very accurate using the tuner
      (a little flat through out the register but easy to adjust with the mouth).
      If every sax player in a horn section would use one of these reeds they should always
      play in tune.
      However, the altissimo register is for me very unstable. Tried working off a bit on the hemp
      reed (at the altissimo point of the reed) but no improvement. So far I experienced that with
      the cone reeds, the harder reed the more stable the altissimo range gets (talking #2.5-#3.5).
      Would like to try a MH onyx reed instead of the M that I got, Johnny do you have any of those or do you
      have any other suggestions?
      Lots of benefits with these new reeds though, thanks for introducing them.

      #51314
      john
      Keymaster

        ya, I’m starting to feel that my hemp M could be a little weak so thought about a MH.
        I haven’t ordered any MH’s yet but will do.

        #51316
        Bengt Ostling
        Participant

          Please let me know, The carbon onyx reed MH sounds exciting and would like at least one too.

          #51327
          brother cavefish
          Participant

            when are the new Fiberreed “Carbon Onyx” hitting the streets

            #51330
            john
            Keymaster

              Only available on my website at the moment since I met Harry (Fiberreed owner) at NAMM.
              I’m sure he will have them out to their regular distribution channels later this year.
              He’s having some issues with the suppliers for the fiber carbon materials so it’s going a little slow right now, that’s why we’re backed up with orders on a couple reed sizes as shown on the reed page (tenor and alto mediums). The other sizes are in stock tho.
              I’ll get some MH’s as well and will make an email announcement when they’re on the way.

              #51360
              brother cavefish
              Participant

                when mediums come out post please

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