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Re: "Soggy Reeds"

Author: GoodWinds ★2017
Date: 2010-07-28 05:42

Hi Mark,
I'm afraid that one factor you mentioned -- AIR CONDITIONING -- is a trial for me and my reed-making. I lived in the Middle East and found to my dismay that reeds I made at home (no AC) would get very resistant to vibration in the air-conditioned concert hall. This may have affected the instrument as well as the reed.

As to seasonal changes, you mentioned several factors. I live in too dry a climate to be of any help to you here. I'm just thinking that the humidity+air-condition+change in gouge+change in tool might, all added together, contribute to the problem.

And then again, maybe everything will come right again in a month or two.
Here's hoping!!

GoodWinds

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