Author: sfalexi
Date: 2014-02-08 00:06
ThatPerfectReed wrote:
> Might someone suggest a strength conversion formula when going
> from Vandoren V12's to Gonzalez FOFs?
Fairly even. Keep in mind that V12s are not as consistent as gonzalez reeds so in a box of V12 3.5, you may get something equivalent to gonzalez 3.5 or something more along gonzalez 3.75 or 3.25. But in general, V12 to gonzalez is pretty darn close (FWIW, I like the softer V12 3.5 reeds, and am working through a box of gonzalez FOF 3.25 with excellent results)
>
> Side note: I must admit some weariness in accepting a 1/4 size
> gradation in system in cane reeds: although in fairness, having
> not used this brand of reeds yets, maybe I am judging too fast.
> Gonzalez may have greater seperation between their sizes than
> other manufacturers.
As hard as it is to believe, I believe it. Each reed a VERY close match to the others in the box. Enough that I believe the 1/4 strength grading system.
>
> Is this 1/4 size granuality one that Gozalez players find
> justified, or are we dealing with a situation like in the movie
> "Spinal Tap," where the featured (mock) heavy metal band's
> loudspeakers give them a (percevied, not real) "advantage"
> over other rock group's setups, because their speakers go to
> "11" (not just "10")?
Don't know. But even if it's a placebo effect, if it makes me sound better to THINK I have that much more control over reed strength, I'll take it!
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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