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 Re: Softening Forestone reeds
Author: ariel3 
Date:   2013-12-20 22:45


I have been using Forestone clarinet reeds for about three years now. I use the original design and love them.

I have softened them slightly by dipping about an eighth inch of the reed tip into a cup of water that has just been brought to a boil for 2 to 3 seconds. This works and will not damage the reed. This is extremely helpful if the reed is stuffy in response in the beginning stages. This is my routine and out of 16 reeds that I have had during the past three years, I have only had to discard two. And - one had to be discarded because I hit the tip with my hand.

In my communication with Forestone, I believe that this was offered as a remedy.

Hope this helps.

Gene Hall
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