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Rigotti Gold Tenor Saxophone ReedsRigotti Gold Tenor Sax Reeds represent the finest in precision and playability. Hand picked and precisely cut, these reeds are consistent, focused and durable. Box of 10. The Best Cane Ets Rigotti owes part of their reputation to their materials. The canes of the Var, and Cogolin regions of France are among the best in the world. Grown alongside rivers and streams, in an large area that is maintained all year round. Cutting Rigotti Gold reeds are cut during a winter afternoon over four months from December to March. When the cane has reached maturity (after two years when it measures seven to eight meters with a diameter of 26cm to 32cm), it is cut left in the open where it will be worked on. The work on the reeds is split into stages: we use a 'plumes' to dispose of all the excess and 'feathers', we only keep the 2 or 3 meters from the base (the rest is either burned or used as bamboo). Then the tubes are cut (from the base to the top), and the knots are thrown to obtain batons suited to music. This is where the true work starts, each tube is calibrated to a particular instrument. The double reeds are for the oboe and bassoon, which must be wet to be bent and attached.
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I've been working a box of these into rotation with the Vandoren Javas I normally play and I've found them to be of at least comparable quality and consistency. In 30+ years of playing I've never found a "perfect" box of reeds. These Rigottis are no different- some play great straight out of the box others need a little sanding or scraping (which I find necessary on all brands) but overall they are pretty good and significantly cheaper.
My usual reed is a Rico 2.5 on my MK VI tenor saxophone with a vintage metal FL Otto Link 8*. They play great for me, nice sound, nice edge and nice sub tone. But they usually do not last more than 1 or 2 gigs. Because I do a lot of combo work and I'm the only horn I play a lot on my gigs. I have been looking for an alternative for quite a while. I think I finally found it. The Rigotti Gold reeds have every bit the sound, edge, sub tone etc that the Ricos have. They feel a little bit tougher. We'll see, I have some gigs in early Feb and I'll try them out and see how they do. One thing, because I play a Rico 2.5 I tried a Rigotti 2.5 med first. It was way too soft. Then I tried a 2.5 hard, almost, but still a bit too soft; however I could tell that the sound was right. Okay dare I pop for another box; I did, and tried a Rigotti 3 light. That did it. Out of 10 reeds, nine were winners with 1 reed being a bit too hard. The other eight were either right on target or with just lowering the tip of the reed slightly below the tip of the mpc they were right on. I'll let them settle a bit and see if they need adjusting in a few days. Meanwhile if you are looking for a different reed to try, give these a try. Just remember to up your reed strength a bit if you play a Rico product right now. One other thing, because they are French I wasn't sure if they would produce a jazz sound, but you know what, they do. So I would say that I basically agree with the other guy who reviewed these reeds. Gee, I wonder how their clarinet reeds compare to Vandoren V-12's? Anyone out try that experiment yet?
Having played as a professional Tenor Saxohone player in New York City for almost 15 years I have tries about every combination avaible ( Reeds & mouthpiece ) . Nothing compares to the quality of the Rigotti Reed. The cane delivers time after time providing the player with a wonderful warmth to his sound as well as projection & ease of use. I use a ' Otto Link " Metal 7* & play the 3.5 light. This combination works beautifully for me both in Jazz & pop music. If you are looking for a reed that promises to deliver & lasts for a long time compared to better known reeds look no further than the " Rigotti Gold " A little pricey but in the long run the quality of the cane outlasts the popular competition by a mile. Played by famous & well respected musicians throughout the US & Europe
I first became aware of the Rigotti Gold reeds at the 2008 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. What a find! Clarity in tone like no other reed that I have played and better than average longevity. I now use them on Tenor and Alto.
After 4 months, I'm *still* playing on the same box of Rigotti Gold tenor reeds, 3.5 light. Every single reed in the box has the hallmark of great cane, with a rich golden color and dense uniform fibers. I've never opened a box of reeds and been so impressed with how they looked, before even playing them. I've only thrown away 2 of the reeds, with other 8 being gig-worthy players. These 8 reeds have held up collectively over 4 months and have proven resilient and responsive. In terms of sound/playability, they remind me of Rico Select Jazz or Vandoren ZZ (but are wayy more consisten). Considering how inexpensive these are, they're a must-try.
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