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There are only a few reeds I would recommend either to professionals or my students. Rigotti is one of those reeds. Typically you play a half strength greater than what you normally do even though the cane is very dense on these reeds. You will get more per box that play with Rigotti than just about any other reed. Fuller, larger, and clearer tone plus greater ease of intonation, not to mention lasting longer, Rigotti can't be beat.

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Someone gave me one of these to try out a few days ago. It had a very nice creamy response compared to my Java, and let me get a lovely tone as well. I plan on getting a box as well, and he tells me you can get a good 6-8 good reeds out of a box. I can't wait to get it all broken in; I can already tell it is going to play extremely well.

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At first, I was very content with my vandoren zz's, but my friend recommended that I try these, and so I bought a box hoping they would be as amazing as she said they were. As soon as I got them in the mail, I tried them out. I played for a little while on one and I fell in love. The tone on these reeds in magnificent. :) It's so rich, and warm, and it has so much depth. They have a very open tone, and I just love them! I think everyone needs to try a box of these. They sound great, and have pretty good consistency. I don't think I've gotten a bad one yet. :)

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In my opinion, Vandoren reeds are much better than rico reeds. Javas are better than traditionals. Red box is better than blue box. Rigotti gold is better than all of them. Way more reliable. Smoother, softer tone, much better sound in general. And on top of all this, they're cheaper! Would recommend to any other alto sax players, probably tenor too but i haven't tried the tenor reeds. Really great reed, great quality.

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I wrote a review a few days ago about Vandoren Java Red cut alto saxophone reeds and how amazing they are and how they're the best reeds I've ever used. I take that statement back. I got my Rigotti reeds late in my shipment so I didn't try them out alongside the other reeds I had ordered. I got the package today and opened the box, grabbed one reed out and started playing some jazz. The one word I have to say to describe it was WOW! The reed is light, yet smooth, deep, dark, and delicious in tone. I haven't had a reed that responded as well as a Rigotti Gold reed. Anybody shopping for a fantastic reed - search no more! Rigotti Golds are the way to go. Don't waste your money on a box of Rico reeds...go for the real prize winner - Rigotti.