I've got metal bodies plus cane tongues in my G set, and metal bodies with plastic tongues in my F set and they both sound fine. Not sure if I could tell the difference without looking. c
-----Original Message----- From: Colin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 6:04 PM To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [NSP] Re: Drone reeds: natural verus composite When Colin Ross refurbished my Hedworth set some years back, he replaced the original cane reeds with metal body/cane tongue ones and, to be honest, I have found them far more stable and (I didn't think I would like them as they were not the "traditional" ones), I actually prefer the sound they make. I have had no reason to try anything plastic as these are still playing fine so I can't comment on those variations Oh, I don't think they should be making noises like that - or at least mine never did. I sound as if they are open too much (maybe with the tongues too thin as well?) but as I am not techie I may be in error. I found no difference to the amount of air used when they were changed. Colin Hill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sam Edwards" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 4:11 PM Subject: *** SPAM *** [NSP] Drone reeds: natural verus composite > No doubt this topic has been discussed often in prior threads. > > My NSP set has natural cane reeds. The drone reed diameters for the shorter > drones is not much more than 1/8". It is pretty amazing that these reeds > could be made from some narrow, delicate, pieces of cane. Can't argue with > the result. The drones sound fine. One thing though, is they seem to consume > alot of air, or make a very noticable hissing noise while filling the bag > prior to striking in. I have experimented with moving the bridles up, ever > so slightly to reduce air consumption, but have found that these reeds will > more often shut down before getting the desired reduction in hissing. Having > some experience with composite reeds on SSP and GHPs, I observe that shorter > bodies, broader blades are easier to adjust for minimal air consumption > while not shutting as readily. > > I am not planning to replace the natural cane drone reeds on my NSP at this > point, but am curious what the experiences and preferences are of the > veteran NSP players are on the possible permutations: > 1.All natural cane > 2.Cane blade on metal or wood or plastic bodies > 3.Plastic blades on metal or wood or plastic bodies > 4.Metal blades on metal or wood or plastic bodies. > > Thanks, > > Sam > > > > > > > To get on or off this list see list information at > http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html > >
