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Boveda humidity packs - which one?

Author: Musikat
Date: 2023-05-10 00:32

I have for years used the Rico/D'Addario reed cases and Boveda 72 percent humidity packs in them. I occasionally get mold but not very often, maybe once a year or two, but I think the last time was in the summer.

I just pre-ordered Brad Behn's new reed case and in watching a video he mentioned 75 percent or even 84 percent packs. On Amazon it says the 84 percent is specifically for "music/woodwind" reeds, which I had never noticed before.

I do a lot of rotating reeds, so typically have three separate cases (two for my Bb - older and newer, and one for my Eb reeds). What do you all recommend when I need to replace whatever one Brad sends in his case or for refills on my others, which I am getting close to needing? Anyone use the 84%? He said on the video he likes it because it keeps them in "playing" condition and he barely has to wet them.

That seems like it would make it more prone to mold, especially if I am going days if not a week more more without playing a particular reed. Also it is about to be summer and I am in Maryland. We do use air but only when it gets super hot.

Thoughts on which number?

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