I play funk & soul and need a bright sound that can cut through, but still be versatile enough to play softly. 3S on these seems to be about as hard as a 2M on more conventional (concert) reeds, and has a balanced response. They aren't the most long-lasting, but I also have to cut mine to work with the more extreme curve of my Ponzol mouthpiece; bottom line, I don't trust any other brand like I do these.

Kiki the bari guy

Mpls, MN