Klarinet Archive - Posting 000727.txt from 1998/05

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Marca reeds
Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 19:59:38 -0400

At 11:06 PM 4/12/98 -0300, Mauro Notarnicola Madiera wrote:
>Too silly questions from a very amateur:
>
>For how long can not used reeds be stored ?
>
Reeds stored in a reasonable environment frequently IMPROVE with age.
There is no time limit. I own reeds known to be over 30 years old and they
are fine.

>Is it bad to let the the reed in the mouthpiece ?
>
Yes. The reed will be more likely to warp, and you won't notice the gunk
building up inside the mouthpiece.

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