New Reed

I'm just try the new reed to improve my tone. after walkin from one music shop to another shop, i decide to buy Rico Select Jazz 2 Medium. i found this reed on MG blok m, the strength is equal to 2,5.

First reed that i try, looks like a bad copy, because the it has rough surface. it makes my lips bleedin in the first time i try to blew it.

then, i take the second reed, it feels better than the first one. it has smoother surface. and just like pete thomas said, we need to soak the new reed on water or liquor to make it softer.

after soaking the reed for a day, i use the reed. my tone didn't change to much, but it became more bolder and more fat than before. and of course, need more power to blow, because greater strength number, means more power (i use number 1,5 before).

IMHO, it's a great reed, a tenor sax player must try this..