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Re: Reed holders?

Author: wrowand
Date: 2006-12-03 13:26

I think any of the french-style leather-covered wooden box styles (like the ones cjwright suggested) or any of the others sold by oboe supply companies take the best care of the reeds since they allow the reeds to dry completely, but will retain enough moisture so that you can dip a reed in water before leaving on your way to a gig and it will be playable by the time you arrive. It's definitely worth the extra money. I haven't seen any of these that take both oboe and english horn reeds -- if that's what you're looking for -- but http://www.oboestuff.net/ says that Harris will make a combination case as a special order; however, I don't have any experience with Harris reed cases, maybe someone else does.
The metal and plastic boxes (unless they have some ventilation) can lead to mildewed reeds.

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