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Filed vs. Unfiled Reeds

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Brianna Papia

Filed or French Filed Cut reeds have an extra strip of cane removed in a straight line just below the vamp allowing for more flexibility and a faster response time.

Choosing a File Cut to Suit your Mouthpiece
Generally, players who use moderately resistant and darker sounding mouthpieces such as a rubber Ottolink prefer filed reeds. The file allows these resistant mouthpieces to blow more freely and produce a brighter tone.

Players who use easy-blowing and moderate to bright mouthpieces such as a metal Selmer prefer unfiled reeds. Unfiled reeds give the player a darker tone and more resistance.

Examples of Filed Reeds we carry: Rico Royal, Reserve, Rico Select Jazz, Hemke, Grand Concert Select, Vandoren Java (red box)
Examples of Unfiled Reeds we carry: La Voz, Rico, Rico Select Jazz, Vandreon Java (green box), Vandoren Traditional

Happy Playing!

Brianna Papia
Band & Orchestra
905.770.5222 x350
brianna@cosmomusic.ca


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