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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000067.txt from 2005/01

From: Reedsoaker@-----.com
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Keeping bassoons and oboes humidified
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 09:26:48 -0500

I was involved in the Reed Vitalizer testing. I tried them for oboe reeds
and for Saxophone, also. I found it to stabilize the oboe reeds nicely. They
were more consistent from use to use. They felt just a bit harder. Soaking
time was shorter. I like it. I just got a couple more at the jazz educators
convention last week.
The Saxophone reeds were not as effected, but that might be just me.
I preferred the medium (73%) humidity level. Oh, the bags are not the
most durable. Treat them gently. That way you can just replace the Humidipak and
save a few bucks. I'm not sure of the price.
All in all, a product that I recommend.

Take care,
Phil Feather

In a message dated 1/13/2005 11:18:36 AM Pacific Standard Time,
wa2msu@-----.com writes:
I'm curious. Is anyone do the R/D testing (Oboe/Bassoon) for this:
http://www.ricoreeds.com/ReedVitalizer_FAQ.htm

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