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Re: BAD REED?

Author: Jim22
Date: 2012-12-07 23:18

How long have you been playing? Do you adjust your reeds at all? Do you have a few reeds that are playing OK that you rotate through?

I have not been playing long. I play vandoren standard 2.5 reeds. I bought and really like the Ridenour ATG system. With it, you can make reeds vibrate easier and adjust them to be a bit softer when needed. Most can be made to play well. Almost all need at least some adjusting. I am on my second box of 10 reeds.

I use a Rico reed case and rotate through 8 reeds that are broken in. I keep a 58 percent humidity pack in the case to keep them from totally drying out. When one turns too soft or buzzy, I replace it with a new one.

I break in reeds by soaking a couple minutes and playing a few minutes once a day for 3 or 4 days. I limit the playing time to 15 minutes for the next few plays, and let the reeds rest and dry every other day. I'm not sure all that makes a difference. I rub the reeds on both back and front with the moistened backing of wet or dry sand paper once or twice during break in. I start making minimal adjustments after about two brief plays during the break in.

Jim C.
CT, USA

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