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Re: reed mold mystery

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2018-10-17 15:28

I would only say that it is happenstance and not the particular reed involved. I don't know if your son is in "pep band," but there are frequently times when instruments are grounded on the field and any sort of strangeness can be transferred there.

Sanitizing the reed guard too is important, however, I'd suggest just using the plastic sleeve the Vandorens come in for now (they allow for sufficient air around the reed). Then once home, take reeds out and leave them flat side up somewhere out of the way until the next day so they dry thoroughly.

The usual (if there is such a thing) sort of mold I come across is the fuzzy stuff that wipes off easily (but is equally disturbing looking and a bit difficult to get rid of once it gets started). Mold's presence is propagated by microscopic spores. Cleanliness and dryness are your tools to get rid of it. I wipe surfaces of reed holders with Windex.

..............Paul Aviles

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