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 Re: Rico Reeds or Vandoren Reeds?
Author: HANGARDUDE 
Date:   2013-06-06 16:35

I've been switching back and forth between Ricos and Vandorens. They hardness for each number is quite different. For example, a 3 Vandoren Traditional is equivalent to a 3.5 Rico Royal.
I find Vandoren reeds to be more resistant than Ricos. They also tend to be warmer but more consistent. Ricos are somewhat brighter in sound. A little too brittle for me. I had been using Rico Royals for some time before, but later I switched to Vandoren V12s because of its more consistent sound. But I do recommend Rico La Voz reeds. They sound really good if you have good control. The Rico Reserve reeds are a good choice too and they used by top musicians in the States, but do keep in mind that the Reserves are somewhat harder similar to Vandorens.
So in conclusion of all this babble, my observation is that people prefer Vandoren reeds as they sound more stable. But it is you who chooses your reeds. Try each model yourself one after another, and eventually you find something that you like.

Josh
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