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<\/a><\/p>\nReedJuvinate Woodwind Reed System<\/strong><\/p>\n The ReedJuvinate system caught my attention in that the description of the system describes the reeds as never drying out or warping.\u00a0 It also claims to preserve your reeds so that they last much longer. \u00a0 I have long believed that the continual cycle of wetting, drying, warping, wetting, drying, warping………. of the reeds has a negative effect on their longevity and quality so I had to give this new system a try.<\/p>\n The ReedJuvinate Reed System comes in an orange leak proof container that screws together securely.\u00a0 Inside the container, are three reed clips that are red, blue and white.\u00a0 These clips fit together and then fit snuggly into the orange container.\u00a0 There is a space in the center of the reed clips that a long triangle shaped sponge can slide into.\u00a0 All the pieces of the ReedJuvinate System look like common items you might find at a dollar store or Staples but I am impressed by the ingenuity and creativity of the system.<\/p>\n ReedJuvinate Woodwind Reed System<\/strong><\/p>\n The ReedJuvinate can be used in two ways according to the directions that come included:<\/p>\n Method #1-Immersion<\/strong> (reeds have higher water content)<\/p>\n With this method you fill the ReedJuvinate container with 1\/2 water and 1\/2 Listerine. You then slide your reeds into the clips with the tips facing downwards and some of\u00a0 the base of the reed showing at the top so you can grab them and slide them out again. The reeds are always submerged in water and the Listerine kills any bacteria or mold that might be tempted grow.<\/p>\n Method #2-Vapour Phase<\/strong> (reeds have lower water content)<\/p>\n Insert 3 reeds into the reed holder and then fill the ReedJuvinate container with Listerine. Soak the reeds for 10 minutes and then pour out the Listerine leaving the sponge moist. Screw the cap back on. The moist sponge has more than enough moisture to keep the reeds wet inside the enclosed container.<\/p>\n Method #3-Steve’s Method<\/strong><\/p>\n As I experimented with the Reedjuvinate system,\u00a0 I realized that my own personal preference is to have the reeds moist so they don’t warp but not soaked.\u00a0 I feel like when a reed is soaked it can feel sluggish and lose some of the crisp attack and highs in the sound.\u00a0 What I did to keep the moisture at my desired level is to take the sponge out of the container and dip it in a glass of Listerine.\u00a0 I then took it out and let the excess Listerine drip off the sponge before placing it back in the ReedJuvinate container.\u00a0 I felt like this method worked great for me and my reeds were always moist and never dried out.<\/p>\n ReedJuvinate Woodwind Reed System<\/strong><\/p>\n The ReedJuvinate directions say to replace the Listerine on the sponge about once a month but I have to admit that I have gone over two months with my same first soak of Listerine.\u00a0 I just checked the reeds and they are still moist, flat and there is no signs of mold at all after 2 1\/2 months!<\/p>\n What were my results with the Reejuvinate System?\u00a0\u00a0 Well usually, I go through a reed in about 3-4 days of practicing.\u00a0 Sometimes less, sometimes more but on average about 3-4 days I would say.\u00a0 With the ReedJuvinate System I used the same reed for about 3 weeks before I moved up to Vermont last month.\u00a0 I think that was a record for me.\u00a0 That original reed is still in the case and I took it out this morning and it played just as well as it did a month ago.\u00a0 I am sold on this system!\u00a0 If I can keep my great reeds working longer then I will use it that is for sure.<\/p>\n The only downside I see with the system is that I can only store 3 reeds in the container.\u00a0 The reality though is that if you have one mouthpiece you use and 3 great reeds stored in the ReedJuvinate then you should be all set.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n