Originally Posted By: Stub2I didn't put plastic in the call because I couldn't figure out how to get the call apart without breaking it. My call seems like all the red parts of the call are fused together. Is there some trick for separating the parts of the red end of the call?
Please refer back to the original, first post, in this thread.
You will see a photo that shows the toneboard; the red plastic reed block/wedge; the reed; & the added Mylar reed "block" that goes under the reed.
That red plastic reed block/wedge is located above the reed, in the "complete" mouthpiece assembly.
To remove the reed, push/pop that wedge out, towards the TIP end of the toneboard/reed.
(You should be able to look inside the "exhaust" end of the mouthpiece, and see the inside end of the wedge.)
Be careful, when pushing the wedge out, that you do not damage the reed itself!!
You can use a screwdriver tip (I would use a Phillips)...against the wedge...and gently tap on the handle of the screwdriver, to push the wedge out.
It really shouldn't take much force to dislodge it.
When you are done with your mods, simply re-insert the wedge, pushing it in with your finger
until it's tightly wedged in.
I hope this has helped with your question, sir.