Reeds GONZALEZ Jazz Local 627 Reeds Opinion

[pablop]

Hi all, looking for opinions on the Gonzalez Jazz Local 627 reeds. Any members use these? With the price of reeds these days I am looking for a sweet spot of performance/price. These seems decent on online reviews but what doesn't on the internet...would like peer opinions before I pull the trigger over the D'addario Select Jazz I am used to

 

[skeller047]

I don't use them, though I have tried them. They are a little more "brittle" sounding to me, and Select Jazz are too brittle too, though less so than the Gonzalez Local 627. I favor Rigotti and Boston Sax Shop - and vintage Rico 🙂

 

[Colin the Bear]

I tried the whole gonzales range ages ago. They're very good. I don't use them anymore. I still have a few remnants of boxes in the reed bag.

My overriding and lasting impression of Gonzalez reeds, is the taste. They're quite sweet.

The only way to find out if a reed, make, cut or strength, suits you, is to try them. Other people's opinions are just that.

You'll find diverse opinions on the same reed. Anything from perfect to useless.

 

[pablop]

Thanks for the answers, I decided to order a box and give them a go.

 

[Colin the Bear]

It's the only way. 👍