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Step 7. Use a Reed Wrench to center the reed in the reed plate slot. Test the reed to assure it is not touching
the sides of the slot. If the reed is not tight, it will sound dull and very flat. Repeat Step 6.
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Step 9. All Reeds will require tuning. Generally, they will be flat.
A fast, reliable, safe method for tuning is a Battery Operated Tuning Tool with a Diamond Bit. The motor
is not too strong and if pressure is applied, it will stop running. thus preventing damage to the Reed. Portable. Take on
the road.
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Step 8. Tune your Reed to the correct pitch. Use middle A on your chromatic for reference or compare the pitch of a reed
in another octave. If you have a Tuning Meter your results will be more accurate.
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Step 10. Install a new Valve on the reverse side of the new Reed and cut to correct size, approximately 1/16 from the end
of the reed.
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Reed Replacement employing screws requires additional tools.
An 0-80 thread Tap. A center drill. A No 55 Drill Bit.
Philips Head Screw Driver.
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Although these screws appear large in the Photo, they are very small. Size 0-80 Stainless Steel, Philips Head. They vary
in length from 1/16 to 1/4 inch. What is shown are 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 with hex nuts. There are occasions when a reed will not
line up in a slot. A screw may be necessary to center the reed.
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