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 The case for a reed case..
Author: jsmi1 
Date:   2017-12-19 00:37

I am looking for a better read case that prevents warping. I have an older protec reed case that I haven't been happy with in years.

Throw some recommendations my way and let me know where to purchase. Personally I would like a reed case that holds 10 reeds, and I like the look of the cases with glass interior surface, but I am unsure of their effectiveness having never owned one. As far as exterior goes, I like black or a dark wood.

Thanks!



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 Re: The case for a reed case..
Author: GBK 
Date:   2017-12-19 00:56

Muncy reed cases are terrific. I use two of them.

https://www.muncywinds.com/woodwind/clarinet-accessories/clarinet-reeds/clarinet-reed-cases/muncy-clarinet-12-reed-case-mahagony.html

https://www.muncywinds.com/woodwind/clarinet-accessories/clarinet-reeds/clarinet-reed-cases/muncy-clarinet-12-reed-case-maple.html

...GBK

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 Re: The case for a reed case..
Author: kdk 
Date:   2017-12-19 01:11

Glenn, what do you think would happen to the reeds if they were placed with the bark against the glass and the flat side against the foam (to allow air exposure to the whole reed)? Would the reeds stay still inside the case? When you open the case, would the reeds on the bottom stay in place, or does the glass release the reeds on the top *and* on the bottom?

Most cases with glass in them have the holders attached to the glass, not the top. These Muncy cases are the only one I've seen (or noticed) where the restraint is attached to the cover.

Karl

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 Re: The case for a reed case..
Author: GBK 
Date:   2017-12-19 02:19

Karl,

I've never put the reeds in the case 'upside down' so the bark is against the glass, but I just tried it and it works fine.

The reed case is deep enough inside so the reeds still are held snugly by the two foam strips on the top lid and against the inside edges.

Maybe I'll experiment and now dry the reeds upside down and then flip them over when mostly dry.

Either way, the reed cases by Muncy are great. Strong corner magnets keep it securely closed. I've been using them for almost 5 years after I saw a colleague very happy with his.

Since I'm not a believer of the whole humidity control argument (since the reeds will revert back to the current ambient humidity as soon as you start playing) the Muncy case is (for me) just perfect.

...GBK

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 Re: The case for a reed case..
Author: kdk 
Date:   2017-12-19 02:53

Thanks! The Gonzalez cases I've been using (apparently discontinued - or at least no one I buy from carries them any more) keep the reeds on their edges, which works fine for uniform drying, but the reeds sometimes wobble around in the closed case and sometimes the result is damaged tips.

Karl

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 Re: The case for a reed case..
Author: jimk 
Date:   2017-12-22 07:46

I also have two of the Muncy cases. One is several years old, the other I bought less than a month ago. The newer case is almost identical to the older one, except the newer case has two strips of foam holding the reeds in place versus one and the newer case has a long hinge on each compartment (I think it is sometimes called a piano hinge) versus two smaller hinges. The cases are structurally solid, well finished and work well. They also look very nice. The magnets are very strong. I don't think I've ever had a case open accidentally. I wish the foam strips were replaceable and I wish the case was a little thinner. It doesn't fit into a pocket very well.

I would have a third case if they made a larger one for bass clarinets/alto sax reeds.

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 Re: The case for a reed case..
Author: Ed Palanker 
Date:   2017-12-23 22:10

No reed case will prevent warping. All reeds going from wet to dry will tend to warp some. It doesn't matter how much pressure is on the reed pressing the reed flat. When it gets wet to dry all wood of any type has a propensity to warp. The more you can keep a reed humidity controlled the less it will warp and seal to the mouthpiece. Therefore any reed case that keeps your reeds safe from breaking is OK. For more information on humidity control read my articles on my website.

ESP eddiesclarinet.com

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 Re: The case for a reed case..
Author: dorjepismo 2017
Date:   2017-12-23 23:30

The Muncy cases seem sort of expensive. Howarth and Dawkes both have wood cases that seem as nice for less.

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