Alexander Superial Reed - "DC" Double Cut - Box

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Seller: lewingtonuk ✉️ (465) 0%, Location: laindon, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 272688215792 Alexander Superial Reed - "DC" Double Cut - Box . Alexander Superial DC Reeds The Superial Story   In analysing the root of my reed problem - i.e. constant frustration with reeds that did not last well or died on me mid-performance - it became clear to me that the problem was the deterioration in the quality of the cane. With this in mind I set out to find the source of the highest quality cane available. I was most fortunate to find this cane from the Var, on land near the mountains, once quarried for marble. The marble in the form of silica actually works its way up into the roots of this marvelous cane and this is may be why reeds made from it last so long. This is Arundo Donax cane and has become a precious and premium commodity. Our Arundo Donax cane with a balance ratio of well developed fibre to pulp, furnishes the reed with resilient "spring" endurance. We make sure that the cane is aged and sun dried to give it the maturity and stability necessary to transform it into a reed that will perform to high standards. Tom Alexander Superial DC Reeds After introducing Superial, I wanted to add another model to our line which I thought might meet the needs of players who were looking for a different style cut and tonal response. Using the same cane, we made exhaustive tests and alterations to fabricate a reed with somewhat changed response characteristics from the original Superial, and thus the new Superial "DC" (or "Double Cut) was created. This reed has a slightly harder tip and more wood in the heart and sides than Superial and therefore produces a more solid tonal core, enhanced projection and power, and a little darker harmonic timbre than Superial, but still one with the kind of "edge" and authority needed in soloing or lead work. For "DC" I was thinking in terms of a tonal concept reminiscent of the saxophonists I had admired and been influenced by from the 1950's to the "Blue Note", "Miles" and "Trane", and "Wayne" eras. I also had in mind a reed of increased power that would be particularly suitable for big band, stage band or marching reed players, as well. So in a sense, I worked on "DC" with an idea of making a reed that fit closest to the tonal palate of my own musical influences and this became the reed I used on Tenor most of the time. Since its introduction in 1995, "DC" seems to be especially favored by professionals who need a lot of power and want to push the reed to the limits of its dynamic capabilities, while still retaining an even balance from top to bottom. A little about us
Bill Lewington Ltd has been specialising for over 60 years in the Musical Instrument sector, stocking Brass, Woodwind, Dean and Luna Guitars and dDrum Electronic and Acoustic Kits.
  • Condition: New
  • To Fit: Alto
  • box quantity: 10
  • Strength: 1.5
  • Brand: Alexander Reeds
  • Instrument: Clarinets, Saxophones

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