Great video! Keeping them flat is important. The inexpensive plastic Reedgard cases work for me. The larger cases I use for storage. Humidity doesn't concern me as much as mold. The Reedgard plastic cases can be disassembled and cleaned. I find if I keep my reeds flat, clean and free of dirt and mold they play better and last longer.
I think every reed case should hold the number of reeds that come in a box. Except the ol reedguard which can do whatever it wants to. The Behn cases (not available when this video was made), while expensive, are really wonderful and just "that bit" better in every way than any other reed case (in my oh so humble opinion). That being said, there is little wrong with the Hygrocase - other than the 8 reed capacity and the size
@@clarinetninjaAgreed! I get around the problem by having 6 hygrocases and reminding myself that I never find more than 6 playable reeds (more like 2 or 3 🤣) in a box of V12’s anyway. Thanks again for the great content.
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Great video! I completely agree with your opinion on the Rico's, those are really well designed and I really stopped using them because of the stickyness after several years, it's disgusting! If they fix that, I'll come back to Rico, sure!
For anyone who is interested, I keep four reeds in the new D'Addario reed holder similar to the Rico holder your reviewed and 12 in the Protec case. The four-reed holder goes in my shirt pocket for performances and the Protec goes in my case (with a couple of synthetics just in case). I haven't used my Selmer-like case in years. If I can't get by with 16 decently broken in and adjusted reeds, then I'm in big trouble. (All my other reeds go into a compartmentalized plastic box roughly graded for later work.) No, I don't fuss with humidification and never have.
I love my Rico/D'Addario humidified case. After 4 years it is not sticky. If it does get sticky, I will try spraying it with a clear acrylic. Alternatively, I'll just replace it. I don't expect it to last forever and if it goes seven or eight, or more, years... that's pretty good, I think.
Loved the video! I've used the VanDoren Hydrocases and to prevent mold, I've found that 80 - 100 proof vodka works well and is non-toxic (do not use Rubbing Alcohol! (seriously)). I am very partial to the VanDoren VRC 620 as my carry case. My instrument case is the.BAM Conservatoire Bb Clarinet Case which has an outside pocket. Your advice to always keep some fresh packaged reeds is on spot.
I use the Selmer flat case and put it in a sealable plastic bag with a humidifier. I got a BAM pod case for a single clarinet (they don't make that model anymore) with a pocket on the outside just big enough to hold that plastic bag and my neckstrap.
Have the Rico case and need to junk it. Whatever they use for the surface is getting all sticky and gooey. I think yours look like that also. Passing on buying this case again.
Its unfortunate that an otherwise wonderful reed case has that issue. I have a lot of them that are sticky....but I just have a lot of reed cases. I have pretty much switched full time to the Behn reed cases and have been incredibly happy with them
I bet that you could coat the OUTSIDE of that Rico case with something like clear or even a colored spray paint. Let it dry COMPLETELY BEFORE you add reeds.
I love this idea! Having a personalized reed case would be amazing! I wish I had more time and more skills!!!!! Thanks for the great idea! I want my logo on a reed case!
I THINK THAT I JUST SAVED YOUR RICO REED CASE. I have that case, too. Sure enough, it was a bit tacky😵💫! So, being the DIY person that I am, decided to paint it. For a good paint job you need a good surface/clean. I grabbed some 70% isopropyl alcohol and started wiping it down. YUCK ! It was really nasty. (Can’t imagine what you would grow if you cultured that!) That didn’t give be the results that I wanted. Then I thought - dishwasher -top rack. The case came out nice and clean with not sticky. Might take more than once. Moral of the story: We should probably all clean our reed cases! We handle the case , then we have our hands on every surface of that reed, then put it our mouth. I certainly would NOT recommend that for a wooden reed case but, a little dawn dishwashing liquid on a cloth would probably do the trick for those. Remove the soap with a wet cloth. Just to be perfectly clear for any younger players - do not put your wooden reed case in the water. Just give it a good wipe down.
@@marydunn8513 you are my new hero! I am going to try this, although my dishwasher has been unhooked from a water supply (long story) so I will have to do that part by hand. Your commitment to this lights me up with joy:)
I'm not sure if Protec has redesigned their case since I bought my last one a few years ago, but thicker reeds sometimes cannot be inserted far enough so that the case can be closed. I like the case so much, though, that I live with it.
hi! glad to hear a report from real life! Protec seems to have great ideas and the right price point - but horrible execution of their otherwise wonderful design. I have felt that way about every product of theirs that I have owned
@@clarinetninja I believe they are from Spain. I would love to get another for the hydrometer but I don't play as much anymore. I love the one I have, it is very high quality.
I have found the closed cases retain (to some degree) the humidity provided by a used reed. That humidity doesn’t last forever, but will stay for a day or two after putting a wet reed in.
@@clarinetninja I have five of them in my humidor for years and haven't tried to smoke one for years. Using a nebulizer twice a day and four medicines, it doesn't behoove me to do so, that and 'hoover' up enough air to play two clarinets and 10 harmonicas (I have a trumpet I could take out) but I stubbornly attempt to do so. Gives my fretting fingers time to heal between banjo practice : ) ... He wrote gasping!
The reed guard is my preferred reed protector, coupled with a container that is humidity controlled works great. Great video!
Great video! Keeping them flat is important. The inexpensive plastic Reedgard cases work for me. The larger cases I use for storage. Humidity doesn't concern me as much as mold. The Reedgard plastic cases can be disassembled and cleaned. I find if I keep my reeds flat, clean and free of dirt and mold they play better and last longer.
Use distilled water and you won’t get mold!
I love the Vandoren Hygrocase. I just wish they made a 10 or 12 reed version! Thanks for the great video.
I think every reed case should hold the number of reeds that come in a box. Except the ol reedguard which can do whatever it wants to. The Behn cases (not available when this video was made), while expensive, are really wonderful and just "that bit" better in every way than any other reed case (in my oh so humble opinion).
That being said, there is little wrong with the Hygrocase - other than the 8 reed capacity and the size
@@clarinetninjaAgreed! I get around the problem by having 6 hygrocases and reminding myself that I never find more than 6 playable reeds (more like 2 or 3 🤣) in a box of V12’s anyway. Thanks again for the great content.
Great video!
I completely agree with your opinion on the Rico's, those are really well designed and I really stopped using them because of the stickyness after several years, it's disgusting!
If they fix that, I'll come back to Rico, sure!
For anyone who is interested, I keep four reeds in the new D'Addario reed holder similar to the Rico holder your reviewed and 12 in the Protec case. The four-reed holder goes in my shirt pocket for performances and the Protec goes in my case (with a couple of synthetics just in case). I haven't used my Selmer-like case in years. If I can't get by with 16 decently broken in and adjusted reeds, then I'm in big trouble. (All my other reeds go into a compartmentalized plastic box roughly graded for later work.) No, I don't fuss with humidification and never have.
I love my Rico/D'Addario humidified case. After 4 years it is not sticky. If it does get sticky, I will try spraying it with a clear acrylic. Alternatively, I'll just replace it. I don't expect it to last forever and if it goes seven or eight, or more, years... that's pretty good, I think.
Loved the video! I've used the VanDoren Hydrocases and to prevent mold, I've found that 80 - 100 proof vodka works well and is non-toxic (do not use Rubbing Alcohol! (seriously)). I am very partial to the VanDoren VRC 620 as my carry case. My instrument case is the.BAM Conservatoire Bb Clarinet Case which has an outside pocket. Your advice to always keep some fresh packaged reeds is on spot.
I love the vodka solution…I may give it a try:)
@@clarinetninja And it really sets you in the mood for practicing...even when you don't particularly want to...😇
I use the Selmer flat case and put it in a sealable plastic bag with a humidifier. I got a BAM pod case for a single clarinet (they don't make that model anymore) with a pocket on the outside just big enough to hold that plastic bag and my neckstrap.
Which city is the that map in the picture? Thank you for the tip. I will buy one reed box!
That was anchorage Alaska. I think it was. If I remember right, I was referencing the challenges of reeds in a dry climate growing up
Have the Rico case and need to junk it. Whatever they use for the surface is getting all sticky and gooey. I think yours look like that also. Passing on buying this case again.
Its unfortunate that an otherwise wonderful reed case has that issue. I have a lot of them that are sticky....but I just have a lot of reed cases. I have pretty much switched full time to the Behn reed cases and have been incredibly happy with them
My Rico reed case was also sticky. I used hand sanitizer to clean. For me this has worked and the stickiness has not returned.
I will check that out! :) thanks!
I bet that you could coat the OUTSIDE of that Rico case with something like clear or even a colored spray paint. Let it dry COMPLETELY BEFORE you add reeds.
Use a different color for each different instrument that you play.
I love this idea! Having a personalized reed case would be amazing! I wish I had more time and more skills!!!!!
Thanks for the great idea! I want my logo on a reed case!
I THINK THAT I JUST SAVED YOUR RICO REED CASE.
I have that case, too. Sure enough, it was a bit tacky😵💫! So, being the DIY person that I am, decided to paint it. For a good paint job you need a good surface/clean. I grabbed some 70% isopropyl alcohol and started wiping it down. YUCK ! It was really nasty. (Can’t imagine what you would grow if you cultured that!) That didn’t give be the results that I wanted. Then I thought - dishwasher -top rack. The case came out nice and clean with not sticky. Might take more than once. Moral of the story: We should probably all clean our reed cases! We handle the case , then we have our hands on every surface of that reed, then put it our mouth. I certainly would NOT recommend that for a wooden reed case but, a little dawn dishwashing liquid on a cloth would probably do the trick for those. Remove the soap with a wet cloth. Just to be perfectly clear for any younger players - do not put your wooden reed case in the water. Just give it a good wipe down.
@@marydunn8513 you are my new hero! I am going to try this, although my dishwasher has been unhooked from a water supply (long story) so I will have to do that part by hand. Your commitment to this lights me up with joy:)
Let me know what kind of result that you get.
Grazie.
I just learned how to notice that you were so generous to me! Sorry it took so long :( many many thanks - you have made my heart sing
Hi @@clarinetninja, it's actually you so generous with all of us, by sharing your knowledge ad tips to improve
I'm not sure if Protec has redesigned their case since I bought my last one a few years ago, but thicker reeds sometimes cannot be inserted far enough so that the case can be closed. I like the case so much, though, that I live with it.
hi! glad to hear a report from real life! Protec seems to have great ideas and the right price point - but horrible execution of their otherwise wonderful design. I have felt that way about every product of theirs that I have owned
Splurged on a engraved Páez Music case a few years ago. They offer ones with hydrometers now so I think it's more appealing to woodwind players.
I just googled the Paez Case. That is beautiful! I have never seen one of those before!
@@clarinetninja I believe they are from Spain. I would love to get another for the hydrometer but I don't play as much anymore. I love the one I have, it is very high quality.
I use an altoids tin
When you use tight cases with no humidity in them, won’t the reeds get dry? Obviously they don’t, so what is the reason?
I have found the closed cases retain (to some degree) the humidity provided by a used reed. That humidity doesn’t last forever, but will stay for a day or two after putting a wet reed in.
Hi your sponge is plenty of fungus...change it please😢😊 for you
Very much cigar humidor practices (you're costing me money : )
Cigars are expensive right?
@@clarinetninja I have five of them in my humidor for years and haven't tried to smoke one for years. Using a nebulizer twice a day and four medicines, it doesn't behoove me to do so, that and 'hoover' up enough air to play two clarinets and 10 harmonicas (I have a trumpet I could take out) but I stubbornly attempt to do so. Gives my fretting fingers time to heal between banjo practice : ) ... He wrote gasping!