[olds1959special]

I'm using the Rico Reedguard but I'm wondering if a regular reed case with a flat surface will work better? My reeds seem to be dying too fast.

 

[swperry1]

There’s almost as many care and storage methods as there are players and posts about them in the archives. Just do what works for you. If you play a lot they don’t last that long. The only real constant between all the various methods is that the back of the reed has to be flat(tened) to play properly. I’m sure someone (Milandro, you awake?) can link you to the tons of threads on the topic.

 

[J-Moen]

There';s almost as many care and storage methods as there are players and posts about them in the archives. Just do what works for you. If you play a lot they don';t last that long. The only real constant between all the various methods is that the back of the reed has to be flat(tened) to play properly. I';m sure someone (Milandro, you awake?) can link you to the tons of threads on the topic.

Yes this. Buy a case, any will do. But search function is your friend, use it and find reed storage options in old threads, it's been discussed to death.

 

[milandro]

the storage in question appears to be of used reeds (the other question may have been unused reeds)

as stated there are hundreds if not more than a thousand ( depending on the search terms) of hits concerning threads on this topic and probably as many solutions.

Dry or Wet storage are all part of the game and each player plays different versions of it. (let me search a few for you but more importantly, learn to search here https://www.saxontheweb.net on top of the page, in the middle there is a box which says Google custom search, put there your search terms , try different ones, and you will find all you seek)

https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?149554-Reed-Storage
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?229480-A-reed-storage-question
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?23590-wet-reed-storage

Personally, I don't care for wet storage, it gives more problems than it solves and I only keep my reeds in a reed holder ( I have several types ) , then I take them, more or less briefly put them in a glass of water and revive them. If they are wavy they relax in a few minutes and generally everything is ok after a little soaking. I have tried also to keep reeds on a flat glass but frankly that hasn't done anything special to me.

The only real problems that I've ever had is in a very dry situation ( air conditioned ) where the reeds would require a much longer soaking than otherwise.

 

[JL]

Personally, I don't care for wet storage, it gives more problems than it solves and I only keep my reeds in a reed holder ( I have several types ) , then I take them, more or less briefly put them in a glass of water and revive them.

+1. That's how I do it also with no problems. I use the basic 4-reed D'Adarrio reed guard; inexpensive, allows the reeds to dry while holding them flat, and can be disassembled to clean. Very simple and basic. If you're asking about longevity, you can store reeds in a holder like this for years without any issues (assuming the reeds are fairly clean before storing them).

This one:
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/daddario-woodwinds-reed-guard-large

 

[bobsax]

Michael Lowenstein has a good video on keeping your reads playable.
This is the moisture method but it's nuanced. Long-term storage requires less humidity. Not sure if very long-term storage is better With humidity or left on its own.