HI i recently bought ur ATG system and its great! im so happy. but im having problems with the altissimo register i can play all the way up to a high E flat. but i can't get anything after that it sounds really high and shirrle. do you think my reed might be to soft? shold i go up a size or... is there any reeds that you recommend? im using the f.of. gonzalez and rico evolution. and the F.O.F to me work better than the rico but still having problems with altissimo. help plz. thanks :)
Hahaha !! You're funny. You take a boring subject and make it entertaining. But I need to see in more detail what you are doing. In other words, please zoom in on the equipment you are using. I really have no idea what you actually did there. Was that a piece of plate glass ? A sanding block ? And what does ATG stand for ?
Does the ATG reed system cover all aspects of reed adjustment including flattening the table and clipping reeds? I always have a myriad of reed dilemmas. Often the tips/table of the reeds are warped and are not good as they come out of the box (or over time). Also, I have a reed trimmer, but I want imput into getting the most out of a clipped reed. They never sound the same...
Though I trust you as a clarinet maker and teacher, but I've made reeds for years and I can see a system that allows you to make a reed in 2 minutes, but blindfolded? Unless you use a machine I don't find it possible with sandpaper because you can't find equilibrium in the reed
My system works on all single reeds of all sizes. Many pro sax players use it. Regarding "equilibrium"--you mean balance? Balance is no problem. This is absurd--you say you don't find possible what you just witnessed. You're like the farmer who went to the London zoo, saw a giraffe and exclaimed, "There ain't no such animal".
Sorry for my former ignorant comment. I actually have the system now and it is unbelievable. I can't 100% blame myself though. I mean the video seems to good beyond belief. I felt like it was a good reed and you made it sound bad first on purpose, but now that I have it I see that this system is a must. You'll be lucky to get 4 good reeds in a box and with the ATG all 10 play well so essentially those $30 on a box of 4 good reeds because under $15 per 4 good reeds
CHECK OUT A MOVIE NAMED The Thin Man With WILLIAM POWELL and MYRNA LOY. So with all the equipment do you repair clarinets becuse I am looking for an overhull job on on that was willed to me by my great gandfather. will all that repair equipment looks like you came from the Allied School Of Music Repair.
This ATG is simply the best thing I have ever bought for my reeds. It works.
Tom, I have a question: Occasionally I have a reed that is balanced and has a great sound but when tonguing there is a slight echo, or at least that's how I describe it. It's like there is not a clean ending to the note. I have never seen anyone address this issue. (I have no issues with staccato and am certain it is the reed doing this.)
For some it will. But many people have tried so many methods of reed finishing and had them all fail they've completely lost confidence that there is anything that they can do to get good reeds except search helplessly through box after box. For those this demonstration is not silliness---it is a ray of hope, for it's obvious if someone can do it blindfolded it's got to be amazingly easy and they will be able to do it. The vid may be silly, but getting good reeds is dead serious stuff!
I will pick up my ATG system set at the post tomorrow and I can't wait. But I wonder if this method is much better on a reed that is a bit too stiff. How about say if the reed is good in every way)(include the strenght but playing staccato is not good will the system cover that.
Normally if there is some problem with staccato the problem lies with the tip of the reed being too soft or some area of the tip being too soft, or the tip not being of an even thickness, or the tip of the reed mismatching the tip of the mouthpiece. There could be a flaw in the mouthpiece, but if other reeds are otherwise good in staccato the fault usually lies with the reed, not the mouthpiece. If there is softness in the reed the best choice is to clip a little and refinish.
I and my band director(And 3rd/bass player in the Icelandic symphony orchestra) had a great time last evening before rehersal using the ATG system and after less than 10 minutes he was totally sold on it and is going to buy it for himself too. Great job Tom!!!!!!!!! And he also had a great success with Pl Class professional reeds from Austria(I have no connection with them).
Actually, the skills are neither mad, nor are they skills. That was really the point of the video: to help show people if they use the right methods and right tools reed adjustment doesn't have to be a black art only a few (who have sold their souls) can effectively master. With the ATG system reed finishing is easy----you can even do it in the dark!
WOW! Thanks so much Tom! A clarinet maker, and a comedian! Well, now I am 100% sure that I will buy your ATG system very soon. Thank you so much for your contributions to the world of clarinetistry!
The "hood" was once an unused small towel I absconded with from our bathroom. A small safety pin completes the ensemble. What! The towel wasn't unused! ARRRRRRRGH!
the difference between a terrorist and an idiot is that a terrorist cant make clarinets
lsdvine 1 month ago
HI i recently bought ur ATG system and its great! im so happy. but im having problems with the altissimo register i can play all the way up to a high E flat. but i can't get anything after that it sounds really high and shirrle. do you think my reed might be to soft? shold i go up a size or... is there any reeds that you recommend? im using the f.of. gonzalez and rico evolution. and the F.O.F to me work better than the rico but still having problems with altissimo. help plz. thanks :)
dan199212 7 months ago
LMAO at the Carnegie hall joke.
NerdTronX 7 months ago
reed finishing by the brail method. you heard it here first folks!!
venskus2009 8 months ago
kkk!
rangerxx345 9 months ago
THank you
remarmagana 1 year ago
there's no difference between an idiot and a terrorist! ;=)
HCL991 1 year ago
Hahaha !! You're funny. You take a boring subject and make it entertaining. But I need to see in more detail what you are doing. In other words, please zoom in on the equipment you are using. I really have no idea what you actually did there. Was that a piece of plate glass ? A sanding block ? And what does ATG stand for ?
InBy9OutBy5 1 year ago
Does the ATG reed system cover all aspects of reed adjustment including flattening the table and clipping reeds? I always have a myriad of reed dilemmas. Often the tips/table of the reeds are warped and are not good as they come out of the box (or over time). Also, I have a reed trimmer, but I want imput into getting the most out of a clipped reed. They never sound the same...
ilthemsc 1 year ago
nice sound!!
catodiko 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
QUESTION : What r u Doing To The Reed ?
QUESTION : Are u Slightly Trimming The Reed ?
QUESTION : Did it look Like Sawdust when u finished the reed?
Clarinetist32 2 years ago
what is it ? sandpaper ? i don't see another vid explaining what the ATG system is. where does one buy one.. ? what is it?
robasoar 2 years ago
Hi i'm also in Texas, do you do basset clarinet conversions? Like converting lower joints into basset lower joints?
xHuntedGunzPCGx 2 years ago
KKK?
LIELTHEBOSS 2 years ago
idiot!
tom
billyboy647 2 years ago
Well thank you!
idiot
LIELTHEBOSS 2 years ago
You're more than welcome.
billyboy647 2 years ago
Though I trust you as a clarinet maker and teacher, but I've made reeds for years and I can see a system that allows you to make a reed in 2 minutes, but blindfolded? Unless you use a machine I don't find it possible with sandpaper because you can't find equilibrium in the reed
SaxophoneProductions 2 years ago
Does your product have value to sax reeds?
SaxophoneProductions 2 years ago
My system works on all single reeds of all sizes. Many pro sax players use it. Regarding "equilibrium"--you mean balance? Balance is no problem. This is absurd--you say you don't find possible what you just witnessed. You're like the farmer who went to the London zoo, saw a giraffe and exclaimed, "There ain't no such animal".
billyboy647 2 years ago
Sorry for my former ignorant comment. I actually have the system now and it is unbelievable. I can't 100% blame myself though. I mean the video seems to good beyond belief. I felt like it was a good reed and you made it sound bad first on purpose, but now that I have it I see that this system is a must. You'll be lucky to get 4 good reeds in a box and with the ATG all 10 play well so essentially those $30 on a box of 4 good reeds because under $15 per 4 good reeds
Cheers , God bless your system
SaxophoneProductions 2 years ago
It a very fine sandpaper. I been doing this for years saw it done on some late 30's or 40's who done it movie
RugbyFootballer 2 years ago
nonsense
billyboy647 2 years ago
CHECK OUT A MOVIE NAMED The Thin Man With WILLIAM POWELL and MYRNA LOY. So with all the equipment do you repair clarinets becuse I am looking for an overhull job on on that was willed to me by my great gandfather. will all that repair equipment looks like you came from the Allied School Of Music Repair.
RugbyFootballer 2 years ago
Song of the Thin Man (1947)
RugbyFootballer 2 years ago
Cool... but can u post a video to teach more specifically how we modify...?
cse2k 2 years ago
QUESTION : What r u Doing To The Reed ?
QUESTION : Are u Slightly Trimming The Reed ?
QUESTION : Did it look Like Sawdust when u finished the reed?
Clarinetist32 2 years ago
good vid, but before you said anything about the mask, i thought it was kkk, lol
pyrobombs 3 years ago
I used my ATG reed finishing system tonight for the first time. One word, WOW! Very easy to use and very effective!
smbstressfest 3 years ago
Oh, my question is: ever heard of this and what do you think is causing this?
ibrokemyfingerbowlin 3 years ago
This ATG is simply the best thing I have ever bought for my reeds. It works.
Tom, I have a question: Occasionally I have a reed that is balanced and has a great sound but when tonguing there is a slight echo, or at least that's how I describe it. It's like there is not a clean ending to the note. I have never seen anyone address this issue. (I have no issues with staccato and am certain it is the reed doing this.)
ibrokemyfingerbowlin 3 years ago
Muy bueno el sistema de lijado de la lengüeta. Enhorabuena. ¿como es el nombre en español del utensilio utilizado?. gracias.
Clarinelucho 3 years ago
I love your ATG system...it works for me...thanks again.
TedLane 3 years ago
The ATG system is great...but blind folded!?!
Come on Tom the system will sell it's self without such silliness!
oldjarhead 3 years ago
For some it will. But many people have tried so many methods of reed finishing and had them all fail they've completely lost confidence that there is anything that they can do to get good reeds except search helplessly through box after box. For those this demonstration is not silliness---it is a ray of hope, for it's obvious if someone can do it blindfolded it's got to be amazingly easy and they will be able to do it. The vid may be silly, but getting good reeds is dead serious stuff!
billyboy647 3 years ago
Tom,
It might have been silly, but it had its desired effect on me. I am going to buy one. Thanks.
ibrokemyfingerbowlin 3 years ago
I will pick up my ATG system set at the post tomorrow and I can't wait. But I wonder if this method is much better on a reed that is a bit too stiff. How about say if the reed is good in every way)(include the strenght but playing staccato is not good will the system cover that.
klarinetta 3 years ago
Normally if there is some problem with staccato the problem lies with the tip of the reed being too soft or some area of the tip being too soft, or the tip not being of an even thickness, or the tip of the reed mismatching the tip of the mouthpiece. There could be a flaw in the mouthpiece, but if other reeds are otherwise good in staccato the fault usually lies with the reed, not the mouthpiece. If there is softness in the reed the best choice is to clip a little and refinish.
billyboy647 3 years ago
Thank you very much for your reply. I'm looking forward to watch your dvd and use the system tomorrow
klarinetta 3 years ago
And creetings from Iceland(Who won the silver in mens handball and has populatin of only 300.000 at the Olympics in China).
klarinetta 3 years ago
I and my band director(And 3rd/bass player in the Icelandic symphony orchestra) had a great time last evening before rehersal using the ATG system and after less than 10 minutes he was totally sold on it and is going to buy it for himself too. Great job Tom!!!!!!!!! And he also had a great success with Pl Class professional reeds from Austria(I have no connection with them).
klarinetta 3 years ago
It is a great reed finishing system. I use it daily for myself and my students with wonderful results. Highly recommended.
blummy24x7 3 years ago
mad skills.
c2thew 3 years ago
Actually, the skills are neither mad, nor are they skills. That was really the point of the video: to help show people if they use the right methods and right tools reed adjustment doesn't have to be a black art only a few (who have sold their souls) can effectively master. With the ATG system reed finishing is easy----you can even do it in the dark!
billyboy647 3 years ago
WOW! Thanks so much Tom! A clarinet maker, and a comedian! Well, now I am 100% sure that I will buy your ATG system very soon. Thank you so much for your contributions to the world of clarinetistry!
xcracer2 3 years ago
As a comedian I have to say I hope you're serious about this.
billyboy647 3 years ago
You ARE remarkable, Tom! I agree with Ted! Very cool hood!
klarinetkandy 3 years ago
The "hood" was once an unused small towel I absconded with from our bathroom. A small safety pin completes the ensemble. What! The towel wasn't unused! ARRRRRRRGH!
billyboy647 3 years ago
He's certainly one of the best clarinet designers in the world
piceakat 3 years ago
It is amazing! And with a KKK hood. Who I this talented man. What a great reed system. I must get this. Thanks!
TedLane 3 years ago
This talented man is one of the best clarinet player in the world, called Tom Ridenour.
topogino 3 years ago