{"id":2544,"date":"2021-04-04T20:37:29","date_gmt":"2021-04-04T20:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/?p=2544"},"modified":"2021-04-08T12:09:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T12:09:00","slug":"how-long-do-synthetic-reeds-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/how-long-do-synthetic-reeds-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do Synthetic Reeds Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Single reed players are constantly looking for a better reed. It takes diligence and patience to work with cane reeds. With numerous synthetic reeds currently on the market, you may be thinking of trying them out. A common question is, how long do they actually last?.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the brand and the amount of playing , synthetic reeds generally last from 6 to 8 months before they become too soft. This makes them a good economical choice compared to cane reeds. Synthetic reeds are typically more consistent than natural reeds, and offer a very decent tone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A growing number of woodwind musicians are turning away from traditional cane reeds in favor of synthetic reeds. Many players use both, switching back and forth depending on the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, I look at the lifetime of synthetic reeds, when they should be replaced, how to make them last longer, and which synthetic reeds to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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