The Reeds

The reeds are all fairly normal scale, the Pedal Diapason being slightly larger. Notice how the Gamba tongues do not extend as far as the reed frame leaving a small gap, the resulting tone is extremely good. The Great Diapasons are both voiced with a twist at the end of the tongue, especially in the lower registers, as is the swell Flute. The Swell Bourdon, Flute, and Great Clarabella, all possess a curve to the tongue. The Diapasons and Swell Gamba are less curved, and the Violone and Oboe are almost straight.

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