Five Minute Reedmaker: Reed Adjustment

Adjustment is distinct from finishing. It's the small tweaks that take a finished reed from OK to EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED.
And many people don't dare to do them!
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[@lucyyockey]

Tip - response
Heart - resistance
Windows - resonance
I like that!

[@JennetIngle]

GREAT. I love to be helpful - thanks for watching.

[@mbw6815]

Is that reed tied on with fishing line? Its behavior is what I'm dealing with on 3 reeds that were great when the day 2 scrape was finished, but small & weak later. I have a hard time getting the crow back once I lose it in a sides & corners adjustment, so thanks for showing exactly that.

[@JennetIngle]

Oh, yes! It's monofilament line from ReedDesign - I bought it out of curiosity and SORT OF like it. It's cool looking, is the main thing. Glad this was helpful!

[@wizamania]

Great content! When adjusting do you start with the back and only adjust the back or do you address both sides of the reed?

[@JennetIngle]

I look at all sections of the reed when I'm adjusting - for symmetry and for balance, and usually work from the tip back.