[bluesaxgirl]

Just curious.

And also, I want to know if the size reed I use is common.

I am aware of factors that strength varies. (For example: Rico 2 is an equivalent to a Vandoren 3)

 

[Bill Mecca]

2.5 or 3 fibracell or plasticover or V16. ( I voted 2.5 as that is what I have been using lately)

 

[altosaxguy1]

Vandoren Traditional 3's

 

[52Conn10r]

It really depends on whos reed I'm using at the time. Rico Plasticover #3 right now.

 

[saxmanglen]

Java 3.5

 

[jmm1713]

I use bari plastic " Mediums " so like 3- 3.5

 

[brianincairo]

Right now, Rico Royal 2.5

 

[jmathesonjr]

Rico (Orange Box) 3 or 3.5 (I voted 3 here).

 

[Grumps]

3's on all horns, whatever the brand.

 

[wersax]

2.5 Fibracells on an old 130/2 Berg, (on tenor).........where'd you find the sax-playing squirrel, anyway Bluesaxgirl?......;^)

 

[ianhart]

Mainly I use Vandoren 3's. Any version of them, they are all pretty similar.

 

[barefootsax]

I use a size 5 vandoren, but I work on all of my reeds to get them to the strength I desire, usually right under a 4. A reed must have a good heart to be sweet!

 

[BobbyC]

Rico Royal 3's on everything including Clarinet.

 

[SAXISMYAXE]

My reed strength preference depends on what setup I'm using and for which horn. However I rarely ever dip below a Vandoren 3 or comparable for any of them.

Most of my mouthpiece tip openings work out to be around the Link 8* or .115 to .120 range. A bit smaller on some of my Alto and Soprano setups.

 

[RootyTootoot]

Alto and Tenor. Soft/med soft La Voz or 1.5/2 Vandoren.

 

[bobsax]

3 1/2 for alto(Runyon 6) and tenor(metal V16 9)
Legere 3 1/4 Clarinet with a 5RV 2 1/2 with a 5JB

 

[DXCamp]

Currently using plasticover 2 1/2 for Alto Saxophone.

 

[Canadiain]

Horses for courses innit. I'm all over the place....Plasticover #2 or 2.5 on a beechler #7 alto, rico royal 3 for alto S80 c* , and wet lettuce strength Rico royal 1.5s on my .130 tenor link.

 

[silvin]

See below ...

 

[BKauth]

Vandoren 4's for soprano, alto, and baritone. Vandoren 5's for tenor.