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Old 04-07-2003, 07:38 PM   #1
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Default Less buzzy reeds?

I play a Bob Ackerman metal Link copy mouthpiece. It plays like a dream. But being metal it can be quite buzzy or spitty. I play RSJ 3s,Vandoren ZZ 3 reeds. Are there other reeds that my be less buzzy? I'm trying to smooth out my tone a bit(closer to a Stan Getz tone). My HR Otto Link has more the sound I want but it doesn't play anywhere near as good as this Ackerman piece. Thanks for any recommendations.
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Old 04-07-2003, 09:12 PM   #2
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Good Ol' Fashioned rico orange box is a good ,dark,full sounding reed.Lavoz and DC superial would be my next 2 options . Good Luck
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Old 04-08-2003, 12:12 AM   #3
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Orange Rico.
Somehow I find these sounding warmer than many other types of reeds. A majority of them in a box of 25 are very playable.
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Old 04-08-2003, 01:34 AM   #4
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1. Try harder strengths.

2. Try a Vandoren Traditional 2 1/2 or 3 or a Hemke 3 or 3 1/2.
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colibri, I agree about them sounding warm, I'm very happy with them on a rubber Link.
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