[sinkdraiN]

I was using javas on my link and came across a box of RJS 3S. Surprisingly, these reeds are more responsive on my mouthpiece. I was actually rather bummed about it as I like and am comfortable with vandoren. When I saw the price of RJS, I was delighted.

The response of RJS on my link is faster and less resistant. The sound is livlier, and more focused than javas. On tape, the difference is obvious with the rjs being brighter and buzzier. It's nice on my link.

 

[sinkdraiN]

I have always played vandoren javas for just about all my years of playing. I just recently switched to RJS. It wasn't an easy switch for me because I am very familar and comfortable with javas. However, the quicker response of the Rico Jazz was too significant to pass up. That and the fact that they are cheaper and contain more reeds that work well on my mouthpieces.

They work especially well with my STM and just recently I've switched to RJS on my alto morgan, as well (RJS 3S on my tenor STM8 & RJS 3S on my alto 7e).

The RJS seems brighter than my Javas but I believe that it's really due to the lightening fast response of the RJS.

I like the design too. It has a really long vamp to make it bright and responsive but also has a significantly thick heart to add depth.