Klarinet Archive - Posting 000856.txt from 1998/05

From: "Justin Wood" <olio555@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Marca reeds
Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 06:23:43 -0400

>>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.

When I first started clarinet I used my aunts old Yamaha. When I went and
took the case out of the attic there was an old Rico. I tried it, but as an
absolute beginner I was too busy trying to make a sound to notice the reed.
I wish I would've kept the darn thing now. After a few more years that
thing should be pretty good. So reeds are like wine, I hope I don't get
intoxicated off my aged reeds....

<GRIN>

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