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Author: Dan0960
Date: 2009-08-10 14:04
I'd like any information anyone can give me. My daughter seems to have developed a reaction to the reeds she is using. She is a freshman in High School and now when she plays a blister breakout is happening on her lip and on her chin from the lip down where the cane touches it. I have gotten her a synethic reed for marching band to see if that helps, but I need any suggestions and has anybody ever heard of this before.
I've bought her a Legure reed and that seems to help, I wish this would have happened before I bought the R13 *LOL*
Post Edited (2009-08-10 16:50)
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2009-08-10 14:33
I havenb't heard of people being allergic to cane, but there is no reason why it would not be possible. Best bet is to check with an allergist, as this could become serious. It's always best to consult a medcal professional in cases suchvas these.
In the meantime, both Legere and Foresone offer excellent synthetic reeds, though they are not cheap. They last for a long time, even under the abuses of marching band playing, if you exert reasonable care.
Jeff
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Author: Curinfinwe
Date: 2009-08-10 14:52
I've played with a bass clarinetist who was allergic to cane- she used Legere reeds and the problem was solved. Of course your daughter has the option to use either Legere or Forestone.
So yes, these allergies do exist!
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Author: BobD
Date: 2009-08-10 17:31
But it could be some other skin condition. Best to consult with a Dermatologist.
Bob Draznik
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Author: clariniano
Date: 2009-08-10 20:59
I found that I had a bit of a reaction to Vandoren reeds, but don't have trouble with the others, (I usually use Rico Reserve), and have had a coiuple of students who reacted badly to cane reeds, but they had no troubles with the Legere reeds.
Meri
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Author: blue street
Date: 2009-08-10 23:44
Due to allergy I had to quit playing the clarinet for many years. Later on I found out I could use plasticover reeds without any problem. Since 1982 I play only Rico Royal and that works fine.
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2009-08-11 00:50
I've developed a serious allergic reaction to cane reeds ever since I changed over to Forestone synthetics. Really strange that.
Skyfacer
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Author: rmyoder
Date: 2009-08-11 02:26
One of my students had an allergic reaction to all cane reeds, and didn't like the sound of Legeres. He ended up finding a unique solution - I believe he consulted a dermatologist and was prescribed a hemorrhoid cream that makes a waterproof barrier on the skin. He used it on his lip and that way the reed would not come into contact with his actual skin, and he didn't have any more problems with irritation. Hey, whatever works!
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Author: Roger Aldridge
Date: 2009-08-11 13:28
I remember a thread in the past where member of the forum posted a similar message. If you do a search you should be able to find it and see that discussion.
Aside from that, I have two suggestions:
If I remember correctly, Gonzalez reeds are made from cane that has not received chemical treatments. That might be worth a try.
It's important to know that Legere makes four (not counting the Student and German versions) Bb clarinet reeds: Regular, Quebec, Ontario, and the new Signature. Each version has different performance characteristics. Personally, I don't care for the Regular clarinet reed. However, Quebec is a perfect match for what I want in a clarinet reed. Signature is superb! It's probably the most cane-like reed produced by Legere.
If one is serious about needing to find an alternative to cane reeds and the Regular Legere reed does not work well for you, try another type of Legere clarinet reed. Personally, I'd suggest Quebec or Signature.
I've also heard some good reports about the Forestone synthetic reed.
Good luck!
Roger
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Author: Dan0960
Date: 2009-08-11 17:02
Thanks for the suggestions all, I have got her the Legere synthetic and her lip and the chin are clearing up. Right now the blisters are drying up so it's a healing process. She likes the synth reed and I will try the differnt Legere reeds for sound quality. I don't mind experimenting to get her the best sound possible. This was just weird, her older twin sisters play sax and oboe and this reaction was just out of the blue. We noticed it last year, but it wasn't this bad. We were using Vandoreen reeds.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2009-08-12 01:34
When I was in college, practicing my butt and lip off, I developed cold soars on my lip 5-6 times a year. After seeing several specialists the final one told me that he thought I was allergic to reed cane. I still can't believe that was it but no one could determine anything else. He told me that smallpox vaccines had an antibiotic that might help so he gave me one about every two months. Guess what, after four or five shots my cold soars went down to 3, to 2 and then to 1 once in a while. Who knows, it worked for me. I still get one now and then but it's more like one every couple of years. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: justme
Date: 2009-08-18 06:33
Glad to hear that problem is solved, Dan.
And...
Barry Vincent said: " I've developed a serious allergic reaction to cane reeds ever since I changed over to Forestone synthetics. Really strange that." ![[grin]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie5.gif)
I think that many others are also developing "allergic reactions to cane."
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Author: BobD
Date: 2009-08-18 19:32
Once you get a cold sore the "stuff" in it can get impregnated in the cane and reinfect you(my non-medical opinion). A plastic coated reed is less porous than cane. So....your solution may not be a solution for an allergic reaction but for a cold sore problem. This is strictly a non-medical opinion and so I still suggest consulting a dermatologist......who can help if it is cold sore related.
Bob Draznik
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