I bought a couple boxes of them last year and didn't like them - they are supposed to be special cane that runs harder so I got 2 and 2.5 (normally use RR 2.5). I kept them, thinking I would send them to my son, but I never did. In the meantime I had my VI tenor overhauled and had KB in NY work on the neck. I have been practicing/experimenting with necks/reeds lately and decided to try the Glotins again, and this time the 2.5s did the trick for me. The 2s were soft of course but could still be used for quieter practice, long tones, etc.
So, I just printed off my receipt from Weiner for a couple more boxes of 2.5. Glotin has other models but the 'Groove' is all I've tried. Physically, the reed has a shorter vamp, longer bark and no file cut. The cane is beautiful - reminds me of the reeds of 60 years ago. The reed does have more resistance than a Rico of the same number but it makes up for it by delivering a more complex tone - you may have to break them in before gigging them but its worth the trouble.
BTW, my mouthpiece is a .116" Guardala 'King Curtis'. If you're blowing a Link 7 for example, you might want the 3 or higher.
So, I just printed off my receipt from Weiner for a couple more boxes of 2.5. Glotin has other models but the 'Groove' is all I've tried. Physically, the reed has a shorter vamp, longer bark and no file cut. The cane is beautiful - reminds me of the reeds of 60 years ago. The reed does have more resistance than a Rico of the same number but it makes up for it by delivering a more complex tone - you may have to break them in before gigging them but its worth the trouble.
BTW, my mouthpiece is a .116" Guardala 'King Curtis'. If you're blowing a Link 7 for example, you might want the 3 or higher.
