Rico Royal Baritone Sax Reeds, Strength 3.0, 10-pack

by Rico

Product Features

• Traditional Rico cut with a stronger spine
• Strength 3.0, Filed cut, box of 10 reeds
• Works well for both classical and jazz applications
• Also available for full range of clarinets and saxophones
• Also offered in 3-reed packs

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 0.9 x 2.8 inches ; 2.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002E1U7Q
• Item model number: RLB1030
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,885 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #15 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Wind Instrument Accessories > Woodwind Accessories > Saxophone Accessories > Reeds > Baritone Saxes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Rico Royal reeds in strength 3.0 combine the features of the traditional Rico cut with a stronger spine and a "French file," allowing for more resonance and harmonics in the sound.

Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of saxophone and clarinet voices and conveniently packaged in boxes of ten reeds.

Since the acquisition of Rico by D'Addario & Co., Rico has strengthened its position as the global leader in woodwind reeds and accessories. Rico's state-of-the-art reed research center in Southern California employs a collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds, including Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians, from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest woodwind players perform with Rico reeds, such as Mark Nuccio, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Henri Bok, Richie Hawley, Eric Alexander, and many more.

Product Description

Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of saxophone and clarinet voices and conveniently packaged in boxes of ten reeds.

•French filed for flexibility and fast response
•Available for clarinets and saxophones
•Works well for classical and jazz applications
•Premium cane for consistent response
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At its San Fernando Valley facility, Rico has a state-of-the-art reed research center, and employs the collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds that include Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest clarinetists and saxophonists use Rico brand reeds, such as Anthony McGill, Mark Nuccio, Jessica Phillips, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Walter Boeykens, Seiji Yokokawa, Philippe Geiss, Diastema Saxophone Quartet, and many more. For more information, visit RicoReeds.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Less expensive and More in the package, November 25, 2011

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Manasseh (Orlando, Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rico Royal Baritone Sax Reeds, Strength 3.0, 10-pack (Electronics)

Unlike the Clarinet reed that requires a little more finesse. My son says there is not that drastic of a difference with the Baritone Sax.. I am figuring that since it is a larger reed, it a bit more forgiving. So for all of you parents out there that are probably spending a mint, Like I am, to keep your son's Baritone working nicely. Here is one instance you can actually get away with a little more bang for your buck. Here is one instance where you can pick up something for less, and it does not diminish the instrument's ability to sound nice.

Keep in mind that if your kid plays Jazz. There are reeds for Jazz playing. We have not played any with that, but I am sure we are going to. Jazz is next semester. Keep that ONE variable in mind, if it does exsist, to be sure you are ordering the right type of reed for your child.

P.S. Saw the review for the guy who says they break faster. I talked to son about this aspect. He said, "Ricos are considered a beginers' reed. They are (maybe) a little bit softer." He said that they do not require quite as much "air" as a Vandoren and they will give more "sound" (he hates it when I say noise) with less air. You might want to consider stepping up a half on reed harness with a Rico reed. If you are using 3 reed, you might want to consider stepping up to a 3 and half to get more plays out of it. They both cost the same, just a step up in hardness for the reed. Only dissavantage is that Ricos might be a tad more brittle. Son says that his Rico reeds did not exactly split like a Vandoren. They Chipped, making them harder to play. Not good if you are having to do a performance. He said they could work for practice, but are trash if you are going to be performing. The chipping aspect of the reed prompted me to downgrade from a five star, to four.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Good..., June 16, 2010

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Carol Hoover - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rico Royal Baritone Sax Reeds, Strength 3.0, 10-pack (Electronics)

I bought these at my local music store for $[...] bucks. Each reed honestly lasted about a week under normal playing conditions. Playing daily for about an hour a day. I only had one good reed from the box and i would not recommend these. You can get more for your moneys worth with a box of 5 vandoren.