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*****The Reed Report***** Issue 12
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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 – More Fun is on the Way!

*The BUZZ – A Limerick for YOU…

*Reed “Tip” of the Month – Don’t Judge a Reed by…

*The Trading Post – Looking for oboe stuff?

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

From the Owners’ Office
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The piles and piles of reed shavings are
growing at MKL Reeds headquarters in Chicago.

In between making reeds, we like to put our heads
together and dream up some things to add a little
FUN to YOUR oboe playing.

Be watching your email on March 15 for an exciting
announcement!

Stay “tuned”…

The BUZZ
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There once was a reed that was green.
With a heart that was strong and a tip that was lean.

It made such a sound,
With a tone that was round,

The likes of which had never been seen.

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Sound like a reed you’d like to play?

Well, through the month of March, you can!

Announcing…

**MKL Reeds Lucky Reeds**

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, get two reeds tied
in shades of green and white, one green MKL Reeds
pencil and fun leprechaun and shamrock stickers!

And best of all, it’s all FREE!

See, your luck is improving already 😉

Click here to order…..

http://www.mklreeds.com/reeds/reeds.htm

Reed “Tip” of the Month
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As you know, oboe reeds are made of 2 tiny pieces of wood that
fit together to make an opening. Pretty simple.

Depending on variables such as gouge, shape, cane, and climate,
however, different reeds may look different in how their 2
blades fit together – especially when the reed is dry.

This does not necessarily affect how your reed will function!

When you receive or make a reed, soak it up and THEN look at
it and play it. Don’t judge a reed by how it looks
and functions DRY because you don’t PLAY it when it’s
dry.

Judging your reed when it’s dry is like judging how well
an umbrella works without opening it up! Soak your reed
correctly and play it before judging it.

Remember, do everything you can to help your reed play
its best and it will do everything it can to help you play YOUR best!

The Trading Post
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Feeling shy? The oboe world is smaller that you think!

If you’re looking for something in particular or if you
want to sell something but are unsure what it’s worth,
contact us and we can help! We deal with oboe equipment every day,
so let us be your resource for help finding and selling what you
need!

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Want to reach hundreds of oboe players?

Buying or selling an instrument or oboe-related stuff?

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…