[JJsax]

Hey all,
Wife got me the really nice wooden reed holder from Boston Sax Shop with glass and felt on the inside. I read about it on his site, but am not quite sure about one thing - are you supposed to thoroughly dry the reeds somehow before storing them in the case?

I usually rotate 2-3 reeds at a time when practicing, and I soak them pretty good before each session (high and dry here in Colorado). My clean up routine is to rinse them off in cold water, and sometimes listerine for a minute or two. Can they go right into that felt case wet like that, or do they need to dry first? I've never had one of these posh reed cases before, just plastic or tupperware...

TIA

 

[etc-etc]

Try emailing or calling the Boston Sax Shop - they should know.

 

[milandro]

this kind of cases are, as most reedholders, meant for dry reeds. Dry simply means that you dry them between your fingers wiping the excess of moisture. Only seedcases with a humidity preserving unit are meant for really " wet" reeds


this doesn't show how to put in there after use but it is a similar reedcase

 

[bostonsaxshop]

Hey there! I’d recommend just wiping off any excess moisture before putting them in the case. You don’t necessarily want to let the reeds dry much, if at all, before putting them in as the point of the glass is so as they do lose moisture, they are drying on a level surface to prevent warping. In addition, you want the tips of the reeds facing the front of the case (where it opens) so that the thicker piece of velvet puts pressure on the ‘bark’ side to keep the reeds from moving around. As always I’m available at [email protected] should you have any other questions. ~ Jack Tyler

 

[Hassles]

The primary function of a reed case is to protect the reed from damage - usually during that period where they are being stored between uses. The reed case must also provide a flat surface upon which the reeds sit during periods of unuse. This flat surface is to ensure the reed will dry upon flat surface and remain flat once dry and be flat when its used again. Everything else is superfluous. Sure we now have numerous reed humidifiers / moistening systems (some I have employed myself) but - protect from damage - keep flat - is all thats required.