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Author: Aussie Nick
Date: 2007-06-05 13:28
I play on 3.5 V12's and I'm about to order some Mitchell Lurie Premiums to try. I know they tend to be soft so I'm deciding between 4.5 and 5's. Is anyone aware of what would be similar i strength to a V12 3.5?
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Author: musiciandave
Date: 2007-06-05 14:37
My opinion is that the Mitchell Lurie's don't hold a candle at all to the V12's. If you want to compare a reed that is more comparable than maybe try the Gonzalez, or the Grand Concert Evolution or Reserve. The cane is a lot better and the cut is also.
I doubt that even Mitchell plays on them!
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2007-06-05 14:51
I have no problems with ML...9 out of 10 reeds in a box are at least "okay".
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Ben
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2007-06-05 16:40
If it is of help, my daughter usually uses the ML Premium reeds in a 4.5. When she didn't tell me she needed more of them on short notice (the local shops do not stock above 3.5), she found a few of my unused V12 #4 reeds worked just fine for her.
So, I would suggest nothing higher than a 4,5 to start. Since they come in boxes of 5, get a pack of 4 and a pack of 4.5. When you decide which you prefer, order some in bullk.
Jeff
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2007-06-05 17:44
In my experience, a Vandoren V12 #3.5 is roughly the same hardness as a Mitchell-Lurie 4.5.
Also, in my experience, Mitchell-Lurie reeds took a quality nosedive a couple years ago. I get better results with the V12s. I asked my shop to dig in to their reserves and find me the old 10-packs.
Bob Phillips
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Author: stevesklar
Date: 2007-06-05 18:42
I use V12s and MLs in various strengths for various mpcs and testing
I find that the MLs get softer quicker due to a thinner and longer tip cut. The V12s handle long playing times much better. V12s seem to have a thicker and longer middle section too which gives a more full tone IMHO
I haven't done this in ages but hold them up to the light to compare the vein thickness and overall thicknesses in various areas.
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Author: Bubalooy
Date: 2007-06-05 21:31
You might like to try Vic Olivieris. They are not the same company that used to be in Spain. I believe they are in Georgia (the state in the US not the country) but I've tried them and found them to be very good.
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