Klarinet Archive - Posting 000396.txt from 1997/02

From: "David C. Blumberg" <reedman@-----.COM>
Subj: Rico Grand Concert reeds
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 14:43:11 -0500

Try #3 (first)then 3 1/4. They run heavy. I do believe that Rico will
replace the box for free if it is the wrong strength for you.

>
>Several people have extolled the virtues of Rico Grand Concert reeds.
>I know that this "model" of reed comes in quarter strengths, and I'm
>interested in sampling them without wasting my money (i.e.; getting the
>right strength rather than spending money on a box just to find out which
>strength I need). If I play on Vandoren Hand-Select 3.5's, what would
>the equivalent Grand Concert strength be?
>
>Neil
>
>
David C. Blumberg
reedman@-----.com
Principal Clarinet Riverside Symphonia
Adjunct Woodwind Instructor Univ. of Penn,. Bryn Mawr College
Foundation of Arts and Musical Excellence Summer Music Festival (FAME)