Author: Ken Lagace
Date: 2018-03-19 21:59
Not true - some Arias also swell although maybe less than others.
Steuers are also a bit better than most and I do know Steuer cane is dried/aged for two years before being cut and don't know if that makes a difference.
Any of my reeds that swell, I mark with a purple mark so I can trace its' life. In one box of 10 Arias, of which I have 6 left after giving away 4, the remaining 4 out of 6 have purple marks. I always soak them entirely in water and I know that by only wetting the tip, you may have different results. I also know that by soaking them for 3-4 hours and drying them over and over, that some give up the fight and stay flat. I am also testing the results from wetting them in 180 degree water that flattens them in 10-15 minutes.
Post Edited (2018-03-19 23:59)
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