Customer Reviews

Rico Alto Sax Reeds, Strength 3.5, 10-pack

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Recommended by the middle school band instructor, I had previously purchased Rico reeds at a local store, but found the pricing on Amazon to be better, thus my purchase.

At an average of two dollars per reed, these are a step down from the Rico Royal - Alto Sax #2.0 - Box of 10, but perfectly adequate for the beginning alto sax player. They are durable (no chipping, cracking or splitting) with average use (30 minutes a day for 2 weeks).

I'd recommend them to alto sax players who are in beginning to intermediate band classes (elementary and middle school), who want to purchase quality reeds at a budget price.

I am a music teacher working with beginning students and they go through a lot of reeds before they learn how to keep them from breaking. Rico reeds are consistent, affordable, and easy to get. Amazon has a good price, and they get them to me quick.

They seem to be a good quality for the price. Our friend who also plays sax said he wants us to order some for him. He was the one who suggested this brand. Can't match the price anywhere locally.

I purchased these reeds for my little brother who easily breaks his reeds, and it so happened he broke his last reed 5 days before his concert and no store had reeds in my area. The reeds arrived safe and secure 2 days before the concert. Very pleased with the fast shipping and well handled item. I'm definitely coming back here if he runs out again, but these reeds haven't broken yet and are still really good. ***Definitely Recommend***Great Item***

The reeds are working great for my 6th grade daughter & holding up well. They were shipped very quickly.

This item was very reasonably priced and I received it in just two days.
Terrific to do business with and will buy again.

Ruth

Arrived in a timely manner. Good Price. Exactly what my son needed. Seems to be a quality product.I will be ordering this item again.

My fourth grader decided that she wanted to try to play the saxaphone this year and needed a package of spare reeds to keep in her case. I ordered these because there is no music store near me and they looked to be really well priced. They arrived a day earlier than promised, and although I do wish that they came with a few sets of earplugs (ha ha) I am totally satisfied with this purchase.

what else to say but they are ricco reeds. not terrebly expensive so dont count on them to sound like professional quality reeds. but these are sturdy and great for the average player. personly the only type of read i've used since middleschool and dont plan on changing company any time soon.

I have always found Ricos to be acceptable beginner reeds for students in their first year or two playing. The reeds are fairly consistent, and the lower price means that breaking a reed is not too much of an expense for whomever is footing the bill for reeds (teacher, student, school, parent...). The provided plastic cases do a good job protecting the reed, as long as they are not pushed in too far. I am glad to see Amazon carries such a good variety of sizes and quantities. As a teacher, I usually try to stock up and save some money by getting the 25 count boxes. Prices are easily competitive with many internet music retailers - but with prime (or super saver) shipping!!