Gonzalez Jazz Local 627 Tenor Sax Reed : Boxes of 5

Changed to these reeds as they usually work straight out of the box.

I normally play Java Green #3 and based on an earlier incorrect recommendation by Dawkes bought a box of 627 #2.5 to try. The first one out of the box was way too soft for me, and so due to the error Dawkes sent me four 627 #3 to complete my order which were a match for my Javas. I tried and compared the four out the box and found them quite variable but harder than the #2.5 I had tried, but playable. I usually progressively break my reeds in but even so I found I had to dump the first #3 because it played stuffy very early on. How the others shape up is yet to be seen (and heard). So my verdict, based on my limited experience, yes they are cheap but not necessarily what I am looking for. Not sure if I will buy again. But if anyone is interested in trying these reeds make sure you study a reed comparison chart, one of which is tucked away on the Dawkes webpage for these reeds.

The supplier responded:Dear customer, Thank you for your feedback on these reeds, I hope that you do find them better the longer you play them however I'm sure that we would be able to help should you want to explore other options. Kind regards, Kasey Stone - Dawkes Sales

Purtroppo ho avuto un sovrapprezzo alla consegna immagino causa Brexit..

Very good just wanted to try something different

These Reed’s work perfectly out of the box with no duds

Good value reeds. Works well with most of my mouthpieces.

Good value and seem consistent

Per me al momento sono le migliori.

Amazing reeds, cosnsistent, long-lasting and better priced than the rest

I love using these reeds.