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[tseligas]

So I think we all come to the same conclusion.. That Ricoh's quality is not repeatable!
That's why Vandoren probably cost a few bucks more. The must have a better more controlled process. + the reeds come in airsealed so they don't dry.
Ricoh
Vandoren

I am open to try other things if you anybody has any suggestions.

BTW I also have a synthetic reed that really does not need warm up but there is something in it that I don't like much!