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Re: Practice and Reed Rotation

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2017-04-19 21:18

With the Steuer reeds, famous players such as Sabine Meyer play on them, I use them and still have to buy them just like everyone. These work well after a few days. The first 3 or 4 days they soak up a lot of water.

After they settle down I play the same reed for about a month or 2, whenever it decides to die. That is about 3 to 4 hours of hard playing a day. Most of the players get about 6 to 7 reeds to play great per box. If you are able to adjsut reeds you might get 8 reeds or 9 reeds per box. I do not rotate the reeds. The cane is that good. Many pros use them in major symphonies. The problem is the Steuer company sometimes can't keep up with the demands, so we, myself included, have to make sure we have a box or 2 of unopened reeds, if they are back ordered.

I must repeat this, I buy the reeds just like everyone. They are pesticide free, unlike Rico reeds. I do not make money on these. In fact I've lost money. I want to offer a safe reed of amazing qualities.

Some players are getting 3 to 5 months out of 1 reed. Sadly I'm not. Even with a double lip embouchure.

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