Ralph Bowen and Victor Goines on Reed Rotation and Their Break-In Process
with the VandorenUSA Artist Studios
Date Posted: May 13, 2021
Ralph's take on reeds: Start - 3:35
Victor's take on reeds: 3:35 - End
Ralph Bowen Break-In & Rotation Process
- Soak a reed for a few minutes
- Play it for a few minutes to determine strength
- Ralph takes a natural approach, favors the softer side of a reed, and tries different mouthpiece combinations
- Additional adjustments include the Reed Resurfacer
Victor Goines Break-In & Rotation Process
- Takes reed out of the box and starts to play
- Victor favors the harder side of a reed and also uses the Reed Resurfacer
- Frequent travel results in a more flexible reed plan