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Re: Humidity

Author: nellsonic
Date: 2017-10-13 04:35

I've found keeping reeds humidified at 72% in a D'addario case has made a big difference in their longevity and in my pleasure in playing from the first note, as have my students. Why should we have to wait for a reed to start playing well when we can get right to it?

Here in Southern California we have a pretty friendly climate for reeds, but I've noticed that keeping them humidified almost completely eliminates the subtle warping of the back that causes extra resistance. It's also nice to never have to deal with that dusty dry reed taste or a crinkled tip. Mold has never been a problem.

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