[saxman568]

When putting reeds back into a reed case (after playing) should the reed be dried before putting in into the case or should i just put the reed in the case right after playing?

 

[Birdman]

I usually run it through my mouth to take excess globs of spit and then put it away but thats just me I don't know what others do.

-Birdman

 

[Pgraves]

Quick rinse and rub, then let them dry.
Since I started not putting them away wet in the reed case, they last longer and don't get the black mold/rot/whateveritis on them.
Also, sealing up the pores with very high grit sand paper so they are completely smooth seems to help. This smoothing can be done without removing enough material to affect the firmness.

 

[aikisax]

You'll get a hundred different answers. I just wipe mine once and put it away...we are talking about reeds aren't we?

 

[RootyTootoot]

Oh lord! Where's marty when you need him? :twisted:

 

[hakukani]

I squeeze my reeds out by using my thumb and pointer finger as a wringer, going from vamp to tip.

 

[sonnymobleytrane]

Oh lord! Where's marty when you need him? :twisted:

The only reason I checked this thread was to see Marty's take!!!!

 

[martysax]

At this moment; moist.

 

[martysax]

Oh lord! Where's marty when you need him? :twisted:

Sorry man, I was busy moistening when this thread came out.

Always moist, it's the only way to go.

What's reeds got to do with it? Maybe this thread should be moved?

Oh, I just read the first post. I leave everything moist and insert it into the mouthpiece cap.