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Author: ClariTone
Date: 2006-04-15 18:14
Hello
I was wondering what you all thought would be the best reed case. I need one that will both protect my reeds and allow them to dry evenly after use to prevent warping. Thanks!!!
Clayton
Post Edited (2006-04-15 18:26)
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2006-04-15 19:25
What I do is use the Doctor's (Doctors Products, you can find his store to the right under the 'accessories' link) ultra light thirsty reed pad in combination with a reed case (any type will work).
The Ultra Light Thirsty Reed Pad (I think that's the name) was about 8 dollars and I use it for drying out the one or two reeds that I JUST finished playing. When I open my case for the next time I want to play, I the reed that is now dried evenly off the thirsty reed pad, and switch it with a reed in my storage case (already dried). I continue this circulation method and it has worked well for me.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: seafaris
Date: 2006-04-15 19:35
I use what Alexi uses to dry my reeds and Roger Garrets reed case to store the reeds. For various reasons I do not like the two popular plastic reed cases (vandoren and pro tec).
Jim
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2006-04-15 19:36
FYI,
I also use Roger Garrets reed case as well to store them.
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Cuisleannach
Date: 2006-04-15 19:52
I like the vandoren reed case because:
A. It's cheap
B. It's cheap
C. It's cheap
I actually own a few that I've sorted reeds depending on thier feel, and can pick up a reed case on the way to the gig that matches my mood.
They don't breathe very well..I tried using the sponge that came with it to try to help combat dry minnesota winters but just ended up getting mold...four reeds gone.
They do seem to keep the reed flat and they also have grooves cut into the plastic to allow the reeds to dry better, although how they do this in an airtight case is beyond me.
They come apart for cleaning, but often whe you take them apart you loosen the bit holding the reeds, so the next time you open it you're as likely to be looking at the tips rather than the heels.
A huge advantage to me is I really don't have to treat them with kid gloves. I'm rough on equipment and I prefer not to have to deal with anything tht I have to worry about scratching the finish on.
Also, call me crunchy, but I prefer not having to scope out the materials used to make my reed case to make sure they don't come from something endangered. It's bad enough that I play an instrument that's made from an overfarmed tree although I have played on the same piece of tree for twenty years and it was made before I was born...that's sustainable.
-Randy
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