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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000020.txt from 2006/12

From: Dennis Thiel <dathiel@-----.au>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] reed cases - oboe
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2006 04:44:31 -0500

The magic is in the use of a saturated salt / water solution, "brine",
rather than plain water. This virtually sterilizes the system, keeping
it clear of moulds. No mould spores ... no transmitted mould.

I too, have successfully used this system for many years, in storing
oboe reeds ... even those currently used, time permitting.

Storing reeds in such an atmosphere maintains them close to playing
condition, thus I believe their fibres undergo considerably less of the
stresses encountered in moist / dry / moist ... cycles.

Dennis.

Ed B. Flowers wrote:
> Gerald,
>
> I soak my reeds on the subway on the way to rehearsals.
>
> But, why do you want to store the reed in a humid environment?
> Everything in my kitchen that gets stored in a humid environment grows
> mold. Wouldn't the same thing happen to reeds? Why not let them dry
> out and then resoak them when you want to play them?
>
> Edward B. Flowers (ob)
> New York City
>

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