Orchestral Zone

FARMINGDALE, NY, January 19, 2006 – The Rico Reed Vitalizer has made a name for itself as one of the top reed storage devices in history, and now Rico has made the Reed Vitalizer even better with some design modifications that further enhance its most attractive features.

In addition to new artwork for the Reed Vitalizers packaging, the Reed Vitalizer control bag has been resized, and the smaller dimensions allow it to more easily fit inside instrument cases. The humidity control packs are now packaged in a special foil wrapper that lengthens their shelf life and ensures that theyre always ready to go.

The Reed Vitalizer uses a patented Humidipak two-way humidity control system to self adjust in any climate, keeping the reeds inside at the perfect humidity, which ensures that they play consistently from day to day. Reed Vitalizer control packs are available in three humidity levels (58%, 73%, and 84%) for either storage or daily use, and prevent warpage, keeping reed tips flat. Each control pack lasts between 45 and 60 days, and are simply replaced when they become hard. Each control bag comes with one control pack, and replacement control packs are available in single refills. A display rack for Reed Vitalizer products is also available; it holds both control bags and refill packs and is perfect for wall or countertop display.

“Woodwind musicians know that the same reed can perform differently from day to day,” remarks Rico Brand Manager Robert Polan. “Storing reeds in the Reed Vitalizer ends that. A reed stored in the Reed Vitalizer will play consistently from day to day. It’s an immense improvement for players and our new design modifications make the Reed Vitalizer even more handy to have around. It’s quickly becoming an indispensable part of woodwind players’ gear.
Two-way Humidity Control for reeds

Reed Vitalizer offers maintenance-free reed storage. The patented Humidipak technology uses two-way humidity control to keep your reed tips flat and prevent cracking and warping. Reed Vitalizer control packs will last 45-60 days. When the pack becomes hard, discard and replace with a new pack.
Stores reeds at ideal humidity levels
Self-regulates humidity with no maintenance
84%, 73%, & 58% humidity levels available
Reed tips stay flat
Reeds are ready to play
“I have found the Reed Vitalizer system to be one of the best solutions to reed problems to appear in many years. Its simplicity and modest cost make it worth a try to solve your reed problems, as well.”

– The Clarinet, 2005