Klarinet Archive - Posting 000324.txt from 2005/08

From: Martin Marks <martymarks@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] reeds warping
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 12:46:53 -0400


On Wednesday, August 17, 2005, at 04:14AM, Floyd Williams <f.williams@-----.au> wrote:

>Peter,
>Try using the Rico Reed Vitalizer and get the %73 humidipak with it,and it
>will go a long way toward solving your problem. It gives off moisture and
>takes up moisture when required ,and the bag is pretty much impermeable.
>I've been using it for about 6 months and am very happy with it for reed
>storage.
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>Floyd Williams
>Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
>Brisbane, Australia
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>Floyd,
Have you been using the same humidpack for six months? Rico claims that it only lasts for 4/6 weeks and then they should be replaced with a new humipack which is sold in packages of 3 for about $15(US).
Marty Marks
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