Doublereed Archive - Posting 000005.txt from 2006/12

From: Anne E <trieberts@-----.au>
Subj: [DR-L] reed cases - oboe
Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2006 01:23:58 -0500

Dear LIst
Recently I was given a new reed case made from wood -
Tasmanian Blackwood, in fact. Previous to this I had
transported my reeds about to and from rehearsals,
concerts etc in little plastic tubes, or in a plastic
style mass reed holder. Cheap and easily obtainable.

The difference in the sound and behaviour of the reeds
since being transported around in the wooden holder is
incredible. They sound better and seem to require a
lot less effort to get them warmed up and operating.

I never dreamed that a simple thing like a reed case
could have such an impact.

While we're on the subject, how do others store their
reeds at home ie when not being transported. Is out in
the open air best, or should they be stored in a
closed environment such as a box?

Would be interested to hear any thoughts on this.

cheers and thanks
Anne

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