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*****The Reed Report***** Issue 5
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Congratulations! As a newsletter subscriber, you are one
of the first to see this important information. Read on
for the latest and greatest from MKL Reeds.

In this month’s issue:

*From the Owners’ Office -Happy New Year!

*The BUZZ – Oboe BLANKS are here!!

*Reed “Tip” of the Month

*The Trading Post – Need an oboe?

*Customer Corner – Have a comment or question about MKL Reeds?

From the Owners’ Office
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Happy New Year! We wish all of our customers’ health and happiness
in 2003. Here’s to a great year!

The BUZZ
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Introducing… Oboe Reed Blanks!

MKL Reeds is adding Oboe Reed Blanks to our lineup of products.
A “blank” is shaped cane that has been tied to a staple, lightly
scraped but NOT clipped. We use all the same equipment and cane
that we use to make our oboe reeds. Our blanks have all the makings
of a GREAT reed, but need to be finished and refined by a proficient
reedmaker.

Attention, all TEACHERS and PERFORMERS!
Blanks are ideal for those that need a lot of reeds, (for your
students or yourself) but are short on time.

Get the basis for a fabulous reed, but be able to finish the reed
to YOUR liking and specifications.

BONUS ON BLANKS….Get 10% off every blank purchased before
February 15, 2003!

Reed “Tip” of the Month
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When tying or buying blanks, make sure the reed is not tied past the
end of the staple. Most staples are 47mm, but other lengths are available.

A reed that is tied beyond the staple, or “over-wound,” will not behave
like a normal reed. It will be inconsistent and unpredictable and should
be discarded or rewound as soon as you notice this imperfection. Visible
signs of an over-wound blank include an extra narrow throat and a “choked”
appearance where the winding ends. Use a ruler to measure the length of
the staple if you are not sure.

The Trading Post
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Periodically, we will list products for sale that might be of interest
to our subscribers.

Selling something oboe-related?

Want to reach HUNDREDS of oboe players?

Let us know if you would like to place an ad in this section of
our newsletter.

Email us at: [email protected]

Customer Corner
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Do you have a question to be answered in the next issue of
the “Reed Report?”

Have a reed tip that you would like to share with our readers?

Just email [email protected] and watch for your next issue.

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Thanks for reading. Until next time…