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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2007-05-05 19:03
I frankly admit I am a victim of Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Just so that you know...
I keep a working mouthpiece and at least one working reed in each case. Now lately, when getting one of the less used clarinets out for playing, I noticed that all pre-used, broken-in reeds stored in these cases are simply junk - they'd squeak, sqwawk, howl and whatnot, but they can't be played normally any more.
Seems like more than one set of reeds is just money thrown out of the window.
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Ben
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Author: Neil
Date: 2007-05-05 19:55
I've noticed that reeds kept in seldom-used cases get ragged at the tip. Reed-eating mites perhaps?
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2007-05-05 20:17
No, that's the common reedworm (arundophagus officinalis var kennygeei).
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Ben
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Author: Bill
Date: 2007-05-05 21:10
My reeds (about 15 in rotation) are always kept in one of those fancy hardshell cases with the plate of glass. Even then, I find if I have a period away from daily playing I need to toss some of the reeds.
Funny I have always found (slightly) broken reeds play the best.
Bill.
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Author: cigleris
Date: 2007-05-06 01:43
Try putting them in boiling hot water to soak. I've found that the reeds have a bit more life in them due to the pores opening up further. A double reed player gave me that one and it's worked for me.
Peter Cigleris
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