I love the ATG system. Enables me to get 8+ playable reeds(responsive with good tone) out of a box vs 3-4. I have found that one need's to do both the Side-to-Side Dynamic Response Test(which Cally demonstrated) and the Dynamic Response Test as described in Tom's book and video to get the reed in it's best possible condition. It takes some careful experimentation to really learn how to use the system correctly but it is well worth the effort.
Seems rather extravagant when all you need is a smooth,hard, flat surface and fine sand paper and block. Also at the end of the playing session l take the reed off the mouthpiece and place it on a smooth steel plate covered in a sturdy plastic film (this keeps the steel from corroding) Then l place a small strong magnet on top of the reed and this flattens the reed out. Over time the lip pressure on the reed makes it curve towards the mouthpiece tip thus reducing the opening. When l play the next day, the reed is back to its original shape.
Thank you for your videos. I'm new to the clarinet. I like the clarinet so much that I bought a second clarinet from the folks that make this system. My used Yamaha 250 clarinet is great, but I think it was fighting me. So I bought a clarinet and this reed shaping system. Next month I will get my used clarinet tuned up, so that i can use it as a spare or loan it to anyone who wants to learn how to play also. I'm teaching myself, but I may get instructions too. Thanks again for your videos. Be blessed, ✌️😊
Great video Cally. I have been using the ATG system for more than a year. I am really liking the results. Gets rid of the stuffiness and makes the sound come out easier when I blow into the instrument. All in all a good tool. A how to balance a reed class should be in every classroom.
Over a $100 to buy and ship to Canada. Thanks for this video and your excellent instructions. I work with wood so I already have the tools, now I have the knowledge.
thank you very much
jean francois, switzerland
I love the ATG system. Enables me to get 8+ playable reeds(responsive with good tone) out of a box vs 3-4. I have found that one need's to do both the Side-to-Side Dynamic Response Test(which Cally demonstrated) and the Dynamic Response Test as described in Tom's book and video to get the reed in it's best possible condition. It takes some careful experimentation to really learn how to use the system correctly but it is well worth the effort.
You can go to Tom’s house in Duncanville, TX and see his wall of clarinet products. Also, his dog chews on old mouthpieces.
Seems rather extravagant when all you need is a smooth,hard, flat surface and fine sand paper and block.
Also at the end of the playing session l take the reed off the mouthpiece and place it on a smooth steel plate covered in a sturdy plastic film (this keeps the steel from corroding)
Then l place a small strong magnet on top of the reed and this flattens the reed out. Over time the lip pressure on the reed makes it curve towards the mouthpiece tip thus
reducing the opening. When l play the next day, the reed is back to its original shape.
Now that sounds extravagant.
Thank you for your videos. I'm new to the clarinet. I like the clarinet so much that I bought a second clarinet from the folks that make this system.
My used Yamaha 250 clarinet is great, but I think it was fighting me.
So I bought a clarinet and this reed shaping system.
Next month I will get my used clarinet tuned up, so that i can use it as a spare or loan it to anyone who wants to learn how to play also.
I'm teaching myself, but I may get instructions too.
Thanks again for your videos.
Be blessed,
✌️😊
Great video Cally. I have been using the ATG system for more than a year. I am really liking the results. Gets rid of the stuffiness and makes the sound come out easier when I blow into the instrument. All in all a good tool. A how to balance a reed class should be in every classroom.
Good to hear; yes it is so simple but effective!
Over a $100 to buy and ship to Canada. Thanks for this video and your excellent instructions. I work with wood so I already have the tools, now I have the knowledge.
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@@callyclarinet Judt kidding. I bought the kit and it saved so many reeds. I thought it was me but after shaving off some wood they played perfectly.
Hahaha 😆 glad to hear it worked for you!
Very interesting Cally. I like this. The difference is absolutely amazing !!! wow !!!
Hi Caly, love the video. I must share the same cave as I have never heard about being able to sand reeds down yourself.
Hi! Great video! How big is the rubber block? Did you measured?
Thanks very much.
Are there some kind of rubber layer underneath the sandpaper?
Yes, it's some type of foam
"If you don't have a DVD player, go find a friend." The public library might have access to DVD players for those of us who no longer have them.
The library is a very good idea, thank you!! I had to watch on my old 2011 MacBook. I didn't know the DVD player still worked!
@@callyclarinet Once a librarian, always a librarian. ;)
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@@callyclarinet ☝🏽🎅🏻
just get a external DVD ROM that can connects to your laptop via USB
600 grit sand paper
Thanks, lol