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Reeds dry out very quickly

Author: mmatisoff
Date: 2019-07-31 20:45

I search the bboard for info on quick drying reeds, but I didn't see anything that addresses this issue.

Problem:

All of my cane reeds have started drying out if I stop playing long enough to write some notes down. I've never had this happen before. I live in Kentucky where the outside temp is 87 F and the humidity is usually is around 80% RH. My synthetics work very well. I'm using Pilgerstorfer Dolce Reeds (excellent reeds until now).

I was just using saliva to moisten my reeds and that was sufficient. I've started soaking them for ~10 to 15 min. Neither works.

Question: We run the AC day and night. Can refrigerated A/C cause the reeds to dry out quickly? Seems like the humidity out to keep the reeds moist.

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2019-07-31 20:45