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 Re: permanently wet reeds
Author: mrn 
Date:   2012-07-31 17:17

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My thinking is if we can find a way to inhibit the bacterial colonization within the reed without damaging the cane, we will prolong the life of the reed.


Seems like you could do just that without all the nasty chemicals by doing any or all of the following:

1.) Brushing your teeth before you play to reduce the prevalence of the bacteria to begin with and also cut off their food supply (you could also use an oral rinse like Biotene [also available as a chewing gum], which apparently has enzymes that break down oral sugar)

2.) Using water to wet your reed instead of saliva (again, this cuts off their food supply)

3.) Rinsing your reeds with plain water after use (physically removing the bacteria and their food)

4.) Ensuring that the reeds have a chance to dry out thoroughly after you use them (living organisms need water to survive/reproduce).
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