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Author: TrenchFloat
Date: 2017-04-20 08:32
I'm recovering from mono and cleaning my reeds of the virus. I've used drug store hydrogen peroxide on most of my cane reeds, but I'm wondering if that's a good idea to use on my one Legere (which I did play while I had the virus). Is there a better way?
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Author: Dibbs
Date: 2017-04-20 15:42
I've used 9% H2O2 on legere reeds. I doesn't do them any harm.
Post Edited (2017-04-20 15:43)
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-04-20 16:51
H2O2 shouldn't harm or react with most plastics - you could also use Listerine mouthwash which is mostly alcohol.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Merlin_Williams
Date: 2017-04-20 21:09
I use peroxide on my Legere bassoon reeds with no problems. They tend to discolour a bit on the inside. I should probably just drink less coffee!
Jupiter Canada Artist/Clinician
Stratford Shakespeare Festival musician
Woodwind Doubling Channel Creator on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/WoodwindDoubling
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Author: thereallukasj
Date: 2017-04-20 21:25
I use hydro. per. on my Legere reeds for bass clarinet and it works perfect with no effect to playability.
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Author: hinotehud ★2017
Date: 2017-04-22 00:42
Merlin Williams: Off topic question for you. I see you use the Legere bassoon reed. I have one that is 3 years old and love it. I bought a newer one last fall. I sent one back but kept the next one they sent. Both are mediums. I really do not care for the newer one. They are using a different process and they do not play the same. It plays quieter and the tip is more closed. Do you happen to know if the new medium hard reeds would play more like the old mediums?
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2017-04-22 07:01
Hydrogen peroxide is a disinfectant. So we have to be careful here. It is H2O (water) with extra oxygen H202. Kind of a bleach. It can turn hair white/blond.
Should you use it on plastic reeds or cane reeds? Not sure. It tastes horrible!
I prefer the single malt also.
Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces
Yamaha Artist 2015
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Author: WhitePlainsDave
Date: 2017-04-22 20:35
While interesting and humorous content for reed disinfection in general, pertinent to the causal Epstein-Barr Virus in question of the O.P., https://microbewiki.kenyon.edu/index.php/Epstein-Barr_Virus (see Prevention) unless someone's sharing your reeds, and things coming into proximity with it (e.g. your instrument), I simply wouldn't worry to much.
Wash your hands, avoid kissing others while you mend, and get better fast.
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Author: Slowoldman
Date: 2017-04-22 22:22
I agree with the suggestion that a little soap and water is effective, and not likely to harm the Legere. Warm, NOT hot water!
Amateur musician, retired physician
Delaware Valley Wind Symphony, clarinet 1
Bucks County Symphony Orchestra, clarinet 2 (sub)
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Author: Sean.Perrin
Date: 2017-04-27 08:06
I had Mono that nearly killed me. Sadly, it never leaves your system I am told; you are always a carrier. It is very unlikely you will get sick again from it though, although it can flare up.
Wash the Legere reeds biweekly in warm soapy water.
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