Author: bsnake1956
Date: 2018-03-19 01:22
Ken is correct in the way you identify warped reeds. The only way to correct a warped reed is to sand or file the back until it is flat. Then try it again. The problem is, when you sand or file a reed, it becomes softer and it tends to warp anyway, especially in winter in the northern US or Canada.
I have never had any luck soaking reeds to correct warpage, especially for any period of time. If they are warped, they are warped.
That having been said, I had no luck with the Vandoren V21 reeds at all. I tried a box when I was vacationing in a humid country for a month. They did not warp, they just simply did not respond very well.
I would recommend another choice of reed. I use D'Addario reserve classics for a couple of reasons. They are thick, so they tend to warp less. They have thick tips, so the moisture in the tip of the reed dries out more consistently with the back. Also. I recommend a reed case that allows the back to dry out. This eliminates cases that use glass. Glass cases allow the tip to dry out faster than the back, because the backs are on the glass and tend to stay wet, allowing warpage.
I hope this helps.
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