Klarinet Archive - Posting 000336.txt from 2003/05

From: Ed Wojtowicz <ewoj@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] reed cases
Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 09:34:57 -0400

I have been using one of these cases for a while now and it works very well,
I have not had any problems with mold, etc. It is very well made and looks
great.

Ed

> From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
> Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
> Date: Fri, 16 May 2003 16:25:50 -0500
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: [kl] reed cases
>
> As far as maintaining humidity and life (beyond protection of the
> reed), there are sure a lot of products out there - including a case made
> by Robert DeLutis:
>
> http://www.weinermusic.com/REEDCASES/ROBERTDILUTISREEDCASE.html
>
> While quite expensive, the woodworking and quality of product is
> superb. I've never used one as I have wondered about the rubber gasket
> that closes off air circulation - thus, I've always wondered if reeds would
> mold or grow bacteria. However - the idea of a dedicated slot for each
> reed - with grooves cut that allows air to get to the middle of the reed
> seems like it might be a good idea.

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