[dstack79]

Many ppl here like the RSJ reeds. If there's any difference between the filed and unfiled reeds, it's subtle at best. Across a sample set of dozens of boxes in each style, I've found them to be pretty much identical on average.

Search for a thread using keywords"Filed" and "Unfiled" in this reed forum, and you'll see a lot of other opinions on this matter.

 

[dstack79]

Here's some threads, Wailin':

http://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?t=36231&highlight=filed+unfiled

http://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?t=46578&highlight=filed+unfiled

 

[dstack79]

I've never tried the Alexanders superials, DC's or classiques. Thing is local stores don't sell them.

If Rico selects are doin' it for me should which size is comparable to the Rico select 3 filed soft? Some reed charts on the net do lie!! One webpage claimed that Alexander ran close behind Select. What are your thoughts? I'm always experimenting for the "ideal setup".

My mouthpiece is Guardala MB, very open so the soft reed tends to fit it.

A DC or Superial #3 is about equivalent to RSJ 3s or 3m...maybe right between the 2.