Klarinet Archive - Posting 000352.txt from 1995/05

From: niethamer@-----.BITNET
Subj: Re: Reed cases: Michael Kolos/Liam McGintny
Date: Fri, 19 May 1995 06:38:27 -0400

On Tue, 9 May 1995, Alan Stanek wrote:

> My playing reeds are kept in reed case made by Vandoren. It features
> humidity controll with a replaceable cartridge filled with dessicant
> material. Each case holds up to 4 reeds.
>
> I particularly like the size and shape of the case. It fits in a shirt
> pocket. I also like the way it holds the reeds down on a grooved surface
> which prevents warping. In some humid climates this might not be so
> good, but here in Idaho with very little natural humidity, I find this
> type of reed case superior to all others. I've thried most of the
> commercial and homemade types.

I humid Virginia, these cases grow green slimy things if one isn't
careful. Mercifully, they pull apart for cleaning as necessary. They also
leave a compression groove across the reed near the base of the cut. I'm
not sure if that's bad, but I keep Pops concert reeds only (past their
prime, but not disgusting sounding) in mine.

David Niethamer