Reeds ReedJuvinate

[Pete Thomas]

I just got a ReedJuvinate ™

I love it!

See the mini review on my reed page:

http://tamingthesaxophone.com/saxophone-reeds

Will write a bigger review when I have had a chance to test it, however based on what I see before even using it in anger, this is a brilliant system for reed storage.

Fits any size reed, you can vary the amount of liquid humidificator (Listerine is recommended, but I will try vodka and pisco)

 

[Ivan]

Bought in UK?

 

[Nick Wyver]

I use the small food containers with lockable lids but I suspect even the smallest is bigger than this. It might be handy if I gigged with a straight sop where the case is useless for storage or a Hiscox alto one which is similarly useless.

 

[Di in France]

I use these, love em too!

 

[DavidUK]

Long thread on these, here: http://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?206362-Reedjuvinate

Post #72 says he uses rubbing alcohol? Isn't that surgical spirit?
I have some Isopropyl Alcohol, but surely it'd evaporate and leave the reed dry?

Can't find a UK supplier. Maybe Pete will be?

Or... DIY, just add sponge...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SCUBA-DIV...906?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ae95e08f2

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BEAVER-DR...t=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item3a6d80cf99

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tall-Clea...ge-Brand-New-/321555529380?fromMakeTrack=true

 

[altissimo]

Post #72 says he uses rubbing alcohol? Isn't that surgical spirit?

surgical spirit won't taste nice - http://www.thechemicalblog.co.uk/what-is-surgical-spirit/
and isopropyl alcohol isn't safe to drink
I doubt either of them would do any harm in the tiny quantities that would be soaked into a reed, but better to use vodka

 

[Nick Wyver]

A dash of vodka. I don't bother with a sponge.

 

[kevgermany]

Rubbing alcohol is isopropyl alcohol. Often cut with a percentage of water. US/UK terminology differ.

 

[Colin the Bear]

I put mine in a lock and lock in their guards with a splash of tap. Same sort of idea.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Can't find a UK supplier. Maybe Pete will be?

Or... DIY, just add sponge...

I can't see DIY being as good

Maybe @Lupifaro would be a distributor?

 

[Di in France]

I use original listerine, it works great. Haven't tried with vodka or anything else though.

 

[GJ77]

I've just ordered one of these for each of my main horns' cases. Been deliberating over it for a while but so many people have now said how good they are that I've succumbed...which I also did with the reedgeek recently. Money well spent imho.

 

[Di in France]

Yes, the reedgeek is great, I've got one of those too.

 

[GJ77]

Yep, if a ham-fisted idiot like me can use one effectively you know they must be well designed.

 

[Colin1]

I've just ordered one of these for each of my main horns' cases...

Where did you order them from?

 

[GJ77]

Direct from manufacturer in Canada. They worked out at about £11.50 each including p+p

 

[Colin1]

Direct from manufacturer in Canada. They worked out at about £11.50 each including p+p

I can't get on the website to order
It keeps having to 'reopen the tab' - which it doesn't; I think it might be that I'm running WinXP/IE8

 

[GJ77]

It worked fine on Safari

 

[Pete Thomas]

I think it might be that I'm running WinXP/IE8

That would explain it

 

[kevgermany]

I can't get on the website to order
It keeps having to 'reopen the tab' - which it doesn't; I think it might be that I'm running WinXP/IE8

That would explain it

Firefox works ok under XP and is still maintained for it. It's also a lot safer than IE8. Free, good idea to switch.