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Gonzalez Reeds

Gonzalez Reeds

Argendonax S.A., is one of the largest producers of Arundo Donax cultivated in the world. The company is able to supply raw material, i.e. cane, in such large quantities that no other manufacturer worldwide has been able to handle

Managing all raw material, gives the factory the opportunity to have enough stock of aged cane so as to face sustained growth, keeping constant, high quality in time.

Gonzalez reeds are divided in quarters of strength, ensuring more playable reeds out of one box.

Quality standards of raw material used in the Gonzalez factory are 40% higher than any other factory.

Since Gonzalez is a family owned company, members managing the business are daily involved with the cultivation, manufacturing, quality control, promotion and sales processes. Gonzalez Reeds

Personnel at the factory is highly trained and committed to quality. This helps to maintain high manufacturing standards.

Each model created is tested by external and internal musicians of the factory. They are highly committed with the quality standards, assessing and monitoring the models in all stages of production.

The Gonzalez factory goal is to manufacture high quality reeds. Mass production is not intended, so when choosing cultivation or manufacturing processes, quality over quantity is prioritized.

Another contribution to environmental care is the use of totally recyclable packaging.

Here is what the Ganzalez family has to say,

"From our humble beginnigs we have turned a family tradition into a large company with international prominence, by perfecting this unique art along the years.

Our goal is to create, under rigorous quality standards and commitment with the environment, the best reeds in the world. We want to provide musicians the means to express themselves freely and to make the most from their musical talent."

Clarinet Reeds

 

FOF (For our Friends)

FOF was meant for those clarinetists that need a reed with a darker sound.They are made following an “american” cut. These reeds have thicker wood in the heart, therefore they require longer times in order to become stable.
Made excusively with canes from our “3 de Mayo” plantation at the foot of the Andes. Made from high quality 3.2mm thick blanks. Reeds come more scraped in the shoulders for lower registers. Hand selected one by one.

Key: Bb

Strength:
2¼ - 2½ - 2¾ - 3 - 3¼ -3½ - 3¾ - 4 - 4¼ - 4½ - 4¾ - 5.

Presentation:
Available in 2 and 10 packs.


Gonzalez Clarinet Reeds

Gonzalez RC (Regular Cut)

The Gonzalez regular Cut Clarinet reeds have a classic, french style filing. They adapt to different playing situations because of their ease of play. Ideal for professionals that seek for a brilliant sound or for students.
The classic cut provides the reeds with tone clarity and softness in the lower registers.
Made excusively with canes from our “3 de Mayo” plantation at the foot of the Andes. Versatile for different playing situations. Easily playable. Hand selected one by one.

Key: Eb Piccolo | Bb | Bass Clarinet Bb

Strength:
1¾ - 2 - 2¼ - 2½ - 2¾ - 3 - 3¼ -3½ - 3¾ - 4 - 4¼ - 4¾.

Presentation:
Bb and Eb clarinet | Available in 2 and 10 packs.
Bass clarinet | Available in 2 and 5 packs.

Gonzalez Clarinet Reeds

German Cut

The Gonzalez German Cut reeds have been specially designed to suit the german style mouthpieces. Made from high quality tubes of 2.8mm thickness.
Made excusively with canes from our “3 de Mayo” plantation at the foot of the Andes. Designed exclusively for german style mouthpieces. Hand selected one by one.

Key: Bb

Strength:
1¾ - 2 - 2¼ - 2½ - 2¾ - 3 - 3¼ -3½ - 3¾ - 4 - 4¼ - 4¾.

Presentation:
Available in 10 packs.

Gonzales Clarinet Reeds

Saxophone Reeds

 

Gonzalez RC (Regular Cut)

The Gonzalez Saxophone regular cut reeds are made from the best cane grown at the foot of the Andes mountains in Mendoza. They provide an unequalable tone clarity, of profound and impecable consistency.
Manufactured with highly precise machinery, hand selected one by one, Gonzalez reeds have become a sinonym of quality around the world.

Key: Alto Eb | Baritone Eb | Soprano Bb | Tenor Bb

Strength:
1½ - 1¾ - 2 - 2¼ - 2½ - 2¾ - 3 - 3¼ -3½ - 3¾ - 4 - 4¼ - 4¾.

Presentation:
Soprano and Alto | Available in 2 and 10 packs.
Tenor and Baritone | Available in 2 and 5 packs.

Gonzalez Saxophone Reeds

Gonzalez Reeds