[craisycraze]

What is your opinion on vandoren v16 reeds

what strength should the reeds be on a vandoren v16 HR A6 and A7

does higher tip openings mean lower strength reeds????

 

[milandro]

great reeds....I use them on alto now, after I have been using Alexander superials for a while and very happily changed to V16, so, now, 8 out of 10 usable reeds in a box....that is, in my book, a great result and economy.

How would I or anybody know the reeds size " you" can handle or prefer? I use size 2 or 2,5 on a a STM 5 I would say try this strength....

If your chops stay the same the higher you go with the tip opening the lower you go with the reed , but there are limits! It makes no sense to have a very open piece and a very weak reed, you'll loose control and intonation.

 

[dstack79]

What is your opinion on vandoren v16 reeds

I think they're nice reeds when I get a good one. Lower register seems to be a bit more work though. Nice clean sound.

what strength should the reeds be on a vandoren v16 HR A6 and A7

I'd say most players I know would use around a #3 for those tip openings.

does higher tip openings mean lower strength reeds????

All else being equal, yes. If the tip opening changes aren't that drastic you may not have to change strength.

-Dan

 

[knightofsteppe]

I like Vandoren V16 2.5's on my Runyon Custom 7. 3's are too hard. They are nice reeds but don't last very long for me in this strength. I get longer lifespan with other reeds, but I still like them. Playable right out of the box, and consistant.