Author: TomS
Date: 2019-08-08 09:33
I vote for the Pilgerstorfers Dolce ... if #4 too soft, try a #4 1/2.
Being and old dude, I use the strong #3 1/2 or the soft #4 on, very often, a Reserve Evolution MP. They work well on the VD MPs well, too. I save the strong ones for closer facing MP and vice-versa. About 80% can be used that way.
Free blowing, big sound, warm, good center, a pleasure to play and they hold up well.
I've stopped doing anything to my reeds, lately ... nothing. I shift them up/down/left/right on MP. Most important thing is to keep them in a constant humidity at about 72% ... don't let them completely dry (will warp and/or get unresponsive) or get too damp (will mold). A new, unwrapped box kept at this humidity for a couple of weeks before using seems to help the consistency.
Cane and/or cut of the Pilgerstorfers is, IMHO, much better than VDs and they are often less expensive.
My two cents ...
Tom
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