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 Re: Gonzalez / Vandoren
Author: GBK 
Date:   2003-04-04 06:47

ctt489: Most players feel that the Gonzalez reeds are about ¼ softer than V12s of the same strength. (I've also heard some players feel that the FOF's run fairly close to V12's) Thus if you normally play a V12 3½, I would think you may want to try a Gonzalez 3¾.

I made a very rough reed strength comparison chart for you:


Vandoren V12 #3½ = Gonzalez FOF #3¾

Vandoren V12 #3 = Gonzalez FOF #3¼

Vandoren Regular #3½ = Gonzalez FOF #4¼

Vandoren Regular #3 = Gonzalez FOF #3½



A few additional Gonzalez FOF comments:

Gonzalez reeds are cut differently than both Regular and V12 Vandorens.

The cane is denser, with more tightly packed fibers visible when held up to the light.

There is little to no variation of strength within a box of FOF's. (Vandoren's can vary as much as ½ strength up or down within the same box)

If you are new to FOF reeds, and until you find the exact match for your mouthpiece, I would recommend trying both the suggested comparative strength I listed, as well as a few reeds that are ¼ strength less.

Any additional Gonzalez questions can also be answered by the Doctor (Doctor's Products) or Phil Shapiro (Davie Cane) Both are sponsors of this site.

Good luck...GBK



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