Reeds Reed care.

Fraser Jarvis

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Just been looking at getting a Reco reed storage container and I see you put a "Reco reed revitalizer sachet" in the box to keep the reeds at the right humidity...anyone using one? how long do the sachet's last for before needing replacing?
 
Just been looking at getting a Reco reed storage container and I see you put a "Reco reed revitalizer sachet" in the box to keep the reeds at the right humidity...anyone using one? how long do the sachet's last for before needing replacing?

I use one. In colder weather the sachets lasted for nearly 4 months. In summer they dried out after about 5 weeks.
 
Thanks for that guys, recent "reed trauma" has seriously put me off using synthetic reeds of any kind, have now gone back to using Alexander NY 3 cane reeds that I forgot I had! massive sound, much better than any synthetic I've tried.
 
Thanks for that guys, recent "reed trauma" has seriously put me off using synthetic reeds of any kind, have now gone back to using Alexander NY 3 cane reeds that I forgot I had! massive sound, much better than any synthetic I've tried.

Agreed 100%. Tried the Legere signature which has a great reputation. Sounded ok til I compared it with Alexander DC 2.5s. They are fantastic reeds with a huge sound.
 
Agreed 100%. Tried the Legere signature which has a great reputation. Sounded ok til I compared it with Alexander DC 2.5s. They are fantastic reeds with a huge sound.
I once tried a couple of Legere Signature's in two different strengths, both sounded crap.
 
Wonder if anyone is willing to swap a box of plasticovers in either 2.5, 3, or 3.5 for a Harry Hartman carbon fiber reed medium that has only been played a couple of times?
 
Just been looking at getting a Reco reed storage container and I see you put a "Reco reed revitalizer sachet" in the box to keep the reeds at the right humidity...anyone using one? how long do the sachet's last for before needing replacing?
After years of cynicism about stuff like this I got a Vandoren reed box which has an indicator that tells you when to top up the bit of sponge with water. Criminal amount of money but it works and wouldn't be without it now.
 

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