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Author: Agomongo
Date: 2018-11-27 20:06
Has anyone tried the Evolution reeds? Also, can anyone compare the Reserve and Classic reeds? I'm looking for a reed that gives me a very brilliant, core filled, and pingy sound. Right now I'm using a Vandoren Traditional 3.5 (I might even go down to a 3 since my reeds seem to be stiffening up) with a D'Addario X15E.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2018-11-27 23:27
Try Behn Aria. In my experiences they seem to have the qualities you are looking for.
https://www.clarinetmouthpiece.com/behn-aria-clarinet-reeds
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Author: Doug Leach
Date: 2018-11-28 00:06
I agree completely with respect to the Behn Aria. They are the best. Close behind are the Peter Leuthner French Professional cut. Also very nice, and consistent. Before discovering these, I used to play Rico Reserve Classics, which were pretty good. But when D'Addario changed the branding from Rico to D'Addario, they changed the reed, significantly for the worse from my perspective. Haven't looked back.
If you go check them out, the Aria's run about 1/2 strength softer than either Vandoren Trad, or Vandoren V21. You can order a "combo box" with 5 each of 2 strengths.
Doug
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Author: seabreeze
Date: 2018-11-28 01:58
Making the reed stock thicker does not automatically give more ping; it can make the tone heavier and duller. My vote also goes to the Behn Arias for having the most. Behn said he is working with the principal clarinet of the Boston Symphony and Leuthner to develop still another model reed, and that one should be worth waiting for.
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Author: jack
Date: 2018-11-28 12:17
I've tried many, many different brands and models including the ones named in the responses to this thread. Lo and behold, I haven't tried anything that beats Vandoren V12, for the playing quality and that so many per box are so nice.
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Author: Agomongo
Date: 2018-11-30 09:31
Hey all! Thanks for the replies! I've been using the Aria reeds a little and I really do love it, but they're a little too expensive for me to buy. Though looking at it now... it maybe worth it.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2018-11-30 22:09
When buying reeds, I try to weigh out the cost vs playability. If you have better or more consistent results with a particular reed it may be worth the extra few dollars.
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Author: RKing
Date: 2018-12-01 02:18
Another vote for the Aria reeds!
I asked Brad if he could start bringing in bass clarinet reeds, but he is sticking with the regular soprano reeds for now. Too bad - I love the sound and playability of the Arias and want them for my BC, too.
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Author: Anonymoose
Date: 2018-12-01 23:09
I just tried the Evolution reeds and I'd like to say that they're really good! Kind of like V12's on drugs. Better than the Reserve classic and Reserve reeds.
I remember switching from Vandoren blue box to V12's years ago and being surprised at how the V12's did alot of what I felt like a reed needed to do. The warmth, resonance, consistency, comfort, etc (in my opinion) was all there. However, over the years I've lost that feeling with the V12's. Maybe cane quality has gone down, or I've changed as a player over the decade but...
The Evolution reeds brought that back for me! Huzzah!
Also, I find that these reeds are compatible with many mouthpieces.
I'll see how they do after break-in, and if they are consistent from box to box.
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