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Re: Reeds dry out very quickly

Author: Bob Barnhart ★2017
Date: 2019-08-01 09:03

I live in San Diego and play Pilgergerstorfer Dolce, but have played others as well and most have rough vamps which mean that the surface of the reed is quite porous. I nearly always seal and smooth the vamp by rubbing it with my thumb and polishing it with reed rush. More recently I have been scraping the backs with a Reed Geek, which serves to smooth/seal the back. After sealing, breaking in and adjusting, most reeds will play for hours without drying out. Nonetheless, I will wet them (in my mouth) during long rests or breaks (mostly out of habit)

I have also had great success keeping reeds in a Rico/Daddario reed case which helps them to keep a minimal level of humidity without warping or molding.

Bob Barnhart

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