Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2015-08-31 00:46
I'm not sure any reasonable answer doesn't *depend* on the method of storage. My reed cases hold them up on their edges, allowing air exposure all around resulting in even drying from all surfaces. Sometimes I don't dry them at all before putting them away. I think if you're storing the reed in a holder that straps or forces them flat side down against glass, they should be very dry - to the point, I would guess, that there is no longer any evaporation from the cane (I don't know how long that would need, but I'd say at least a couple of hours, maybe overnight to be safer). If you're using humidifiers in some way, the degree of dryness needed for safety would probably be less.
In practical terms, you'll probably answer the question yourself by experimenting. If your reeds don't warp with an hour's drying time, then an hour is enough. If whatever time you try results in warpage, it's too short. If any of the reeds warp, try a longer drying time. The only goal is to prevent warping.
Karl
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