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Our production starts with testing and choosing different kinds of cane. We test the cane from many different growers. Using our test results we choose the kind of cane that is the best suited for the different models of reeds. Not all players do well with every type of cane and we carefully choose the kind that works best for each player. Storage We use cane that is stored and seasoned with the utmost care. This ensures an ideal moisture level. Selection We carefully select our cane sections. We only use the straightest parts. We have learned by experience that careful selection is very important. Splitting After determining the growth direction we split the cane by hand. Rest There are rest periods between the different phases. These rest periods are important for the settling of the cane so that the finished reeds are very stable and won’t change shape. Selection Only the segments with straight fibers are used for further reed production. Sawing The segments are sawed with a special circle saw to the precise length and angle needed. The back side The back side of the reed is sanded with our specially developed plane and milling machines. We are convinced that the thickness of the cane is of great importance. At a later stage the back is sanded completely flat and smooth with a diamond whetstone. The sides The sides of the reed are planed. The planes are carefully adjusted to fit to the desired shape of the blank. There are five shapes for the German and Viennese reeds and two shapes for the French reeds. Modeling The cut of the reed is made with our CNC milling machine which is linked to an advanced computer program. This milling machine is our company’s most important and unique piece of equipment. The milling machine can create any desired reed shape with accuracy up to 1/100th of a millimeter. We design each reed shape individually based on reeds supplied by the customer. This virtual model of the reed can be changed according to the customer’s wishes with the help of our specially designed computer program. Marking JURA REEDS works with a marking that is burned into the rind of the reed. This is a permanent method that does not influence the reed in any way, is not sensitive to water or saliva and is environmentally sound. Finishing The vamp of the reed is lightly polished as a standard procedure. By request the reed can be highly polished or left unpolished. The bottom and sides are always highly polished. Final test We test every reed on a mouthpiece comparable to that of the customer. This is the last selection to determine which reeds are delivered to the customer. Each reed is carefully and thoroughly cleaned after this test. Packaging Our packaging is designed to guarantee that the reeds are undamaged during transport. It is easy to use and has divisions for each reed inside the box and separate sleeves for each reed. This work method ensures reeds that sound good, work well and are reliable. |
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