Reeds Soprano reed choice.

[impulse]

I find with my tenor sax that I can play almost any reed (possibly even an ice cream stick) of equal strength and get the same round, smooth warm note that I like. However with the new soprano sax (Yani 981) that I have just bought it is a different matter.
The tone produced seems to vary much more depending on the brand of reed used. Some brands produce very effective paint stripping frequencies. Now I know MPCs etc. can have a bearing on what you get, but I would still like to ask what reed brand you soprano sax players out there are using, particularly if your preferences like mine is for a warmer tone with not too many high harmonics. Russ

 

[jambo]

I like Rico Plasticover Reeds on Soprano

I like them because I found they helped me get a nice smooth, soft, warm tone that I was looking for. They just felt nice to play..... my other non-plasticated reeds seemed louder and slightly more piecing than the plastics! None of that Snake Charming for me!!!

 

[Jules]

Sopranos and baritones seem far less forgiving of both reeds and mouthpieces than altos and tenors. Personal fave set up on soprano (for today, at least) Yamaha Custom ebonite and Rico Jazz Select 3S- a good combo for a fat, controllable tone.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Plasticover 2.5

 

[impulse]

So it`s 2 out of 3 Plasticover so far. I can`t find on reed strength charts ratings for the Plasticovers. I am aware of the strength of Rico Royals does the coating affect the strength in any way or can I just asume they are the same as standard RRs? Tnx, Russ

 

[jambo]

I think they are probably pretty similar to the Rico Royals

If you listen to my sound clip you can hear my soprano tone (using Plasticover reeds no.3's)

 

[impulse]

If you listen to my sound clip you can hear my soprano tone (using Plasticover reeds no.3's)
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I listerned to your "new upload" dated 5/5/07 and I thought it sounded great. I don`t know to what extent the recording equip. colours the sound and removes any sharp harmonics but it would be interesting to compare the tone from another reed and your Plasticovers to see how much they are contributing. Tnx, Russ

 

[jambo]

Thanks Impulse 🙂

 

[suethesax]

Alexander DC superial 2.5 for me

 

[Linky Lee]

Rico Jazz Select 2M for me at the moment.

I prefer my Rico Royals though, just don't have any!

 

[impulse]

Hm! seems the Rico Jaz Selects are gaining some converts here. :S