Klarinet Archive - Posting 000572.txt from 1998/05

From: "David B. Niethamer" <dnietham@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Reed Cases
Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 01:30:59 -0400

on 5/10/98 2:50 PM, C E Field wrote:

>The discussion about reed packaging brings up an interesting point. What KIND
>of cases do you use? I used to use cheapie "reed protectors" of various
>kinds, some with charcoal filters.

I have my students get the Vito reed holders - four reed held in place
with a rubber O-ring. They cost about $2.50 (US), and thus are both
cheaper and better than the Vandoren with "activated charcoal" or
whatever. I hate the little dents that the Vandoren leaves on reeds,
though I have no scientific evidence that it affects the reed performance
one way or t'other.

>But for the past 5 years or so I have been using a
>Harrison reed case. It's wonderful and protects my reeds against warpage. The
>case is made of hardwood and has a piece of glass inside upon which the reeds
>rest. Yes, it was on the expensive side (maybe $35) but clarinetists deserve
>only the best, right ;-)

Well, yes, I use one too, but asking a poor student to buy one...I just
can't do that.

David

David Niethamer
Principal Clarinet, Richmond Symphony
dnietham@-----.edu
http://members.aol.com/dbnclar1/

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