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Author: Won Kim
Date: 2002-01-03 00:55
I decided myself that using the glass reed case is the best for caring my good reeds. It keeps them clean and I really like it. So now I want to buy a reed case made of glass but I can't find one from the music store near me. I've found few of them on line but I'm not sure which is the best compared to the price.
I found Harris clarinet reed case which holds up to 12 reeds but it's too expensive. ($69.00). I found another one which is Selmer Clarinet / Alto Saxophone 10 Reed Case (It says Wood shell construction, vinyl covered reed case. Beveled glass inside offers the optimal protection against reed warping and tip damage) The price, however, is $41.75. Do you have any other suggestions or can you recommand to me better case with better price? I would like to have a case that holds at least 10 reeds. Thank you.
- Won Kim
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Author: William
Date: 2002-01-03 02:40
A piece of glass and a rubber band will do just as well as those expensive set-ups by Selmer and Harrison. However, they do a nice job in protecting your reeds while not in use and they--especially my Harrisons--look great.
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Author: lynn
Date: 2002-01-03 12:56
Another thing which works as well as glass is Plexiglass....and it doesn't break as easily.....
The problem with "open cases" like this, tho, is that your reeds dry out. If you use a setup like this, keep it in a plastic bag so the moisture doesn't all just dissipate.
Lynn
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Author: Kristen D.
Date: 2002-01-03 14:46
I think my selmer case was cheaper than $40 when I bought it through Muncy.
You might check it out. For what you are wanting, you won't find for any less
than $30 or so.
Kristen D.
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Author: Benny
Date: 2002-01-03 20:58
I received a Wiseman case for Christmas. It is of good quality, made of wood with a glass plate inside for the reeds. The lid has velvety stuff on the inside to keep the reeds from warping. My reeds haven't warped yet (knock on wood...) If you order the clarinet size case, you can also store alto sax reeds in it. I think it's supposed to hold 8 (or is it 10?) clarinet reeds, but I haven't filled it to capacity yet.
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Author: Peter
Date: 2002-01-03 21:38
Won Kim,
Are your reeds important to you? You get what you pay for, you know. There are exceptions to every rule, but if you limit yourself to purchasing the best available to you, every time, you usually won't regret it.
If you can't afford the $69.00 or the $41.75 at this time and you have been using some other way to store your reeds that worked O.K. up to now, keep using it for a couple more months. What difference will an additional short time make? Then save your money and eventually purchase that really good reed case that you would like to have.
Treat yourself well. Buy the best, whatever it takes, within reason. You'll be much happier in the long run. Good things usually cost more money, but they also usually work better and last longer (if you take care of them!)
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Author: Jean
Date: 2002-01-04 12:54
I own a Selmer Clarinet Reed Case (6 reeds), I like it, but I would recommend a case that handle more than 6 reeds.
At home, I have used old Compact Disc (CD) plastic case to build reed cases. I remove everything from these CD cases, and I glue some velvet material on the left cover. These cases hold 18 reeds and they are quite handy.
Good luck,
Jean
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Author: diz
Date: 2002-01-09 03:08
Wow - how inventive!! I'm impressed ... what do you do with your old curlers? *wry smile*
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