Regarding John Daly's request:  John, if you will remove the bad reed, and
note what note it is, and use a pencil and draw around it, and sketch in
the aproximate size of the reed, and send it to me, I will sort through a
collection of old reeds and see if I can find you a substitute.

It _is_ possible to make your own reeds, by removing the rivets and
putting in a new reed and filing it into tune. This is a monumental job
for the novice, and if you can find a substitute it will be much easier.

Several years ago, I heard of a fellow named White, who lived in Brattle-
borough, Vermont, who would make up reeds to your sample.  I had one done
by him, but I had to voice it myself as it was far too loud.

In any event, John, please E-mail if I can be of any help.

Bruce Clark¶
bac4@juno.com