Duth rush

[fusionjazzmadman]

What exactly is a dutch rush, i would like to get one , but i really don't know what to look for since i live in sweden and don't know the swedish name for it, has anyone of you got any pictures of one or something else to help me out

[SuiZen]

This may be the answer.

http://www.wwbw.com/Item/?itemno=79566

Bill

[MikeS]

If you know what it looks like, you can go to a place like Pier One imports and buy a lifetime supply for about $5. They sell it as a decorative dried plant, but I forget what they call it.

[max]

You may also be able to find it growing in swampy areas and pick it yourself for free.

[Cameron Wigmore]

Sandpaper, (400 - 600 grit), does exactly what dutch rush does, and it's easier to find.

[melvyng]

Supposedly Dutch Rush works better than sandpaper because it opens up the pores of the cane whereas sandpaper will close up the pores. I live in Western Oregon where I find the stuff all over the place, always near water, on river banks. They don't call it Dutch Rush here though, it's called horsestail, same thing. I used to pull it and dry it in the oven then use it to work my reeds. I'm back to using BARI synthetic reeds now though.

Hey, I wonder if I could make my fortune by picking the stuff and selling it to reed players?


Mel

[Frank D]

Make sure you use waterproof sandpaper (the black kind) if you go the sandpaper route, otherwise you'll wind up with a mouthful of.......sand.