ORIGINAL: av8tor1977
Here are some better pics showing the differences in reed valves I'm speaking of....
(I've just got to dig out that camera manual and learn how to take better close ups!!)
AV8TOR
If you look at the reeds and port, you will observe they are pretty much the same. Power can be gained by trumpet shaping the port to the very near edge of the reed. More power can be had by fitting a larger reed and even more trumpeting.
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