It is often said that the Var region of France is the best climate for growing reed cane, but in recent years we've seen reed companies from Australia and New Zealand produce some good quality cane. I've long been a user of Rico Royal reeds and though I've tried other brands I keep coming back to the Royals.

As an aside, I've never warmed up to LaVoz reeds because I find their taste objectionalble. Are they made from a different cane than other Rico brands? Why should they taste different?

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