Rico Royal Alto Sax Reeds, Strength 3.5, 10-pack

by Rico

Product Features

• Traditional Rico cut with a stronger spine
• Strength 3.5, 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: 3.1 x 0.9 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002E1U76
• Item model number: RJB1035
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,752 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #53 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Wind Instrument Accessories > Woodwind Accessories > Saxophone Accessories > Reeds > Alto Saxes

Product Description

Item Package Quantity: 1 | Size: 3.5

From the Manufacturer

Rico Royal reeds in strength 3.5 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 and now 3-packs. French filed for flexibility and fast response Available for clarinets and saxophones Works well for classical and jazz applications Premium cane for consistent response

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

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reeds with a caveat, June 2, 2009

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Fortuna1 (Boulder) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rico Royal Alto Sax Reeds, Strength 2.5, 10-pack (Electronics)

I love Rico Royals for the quality of sound and playability.

you always take a chance buying a box instead of picking them out individually at a store. Some are miscut and require some work.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, January 10, 2010

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D. Ashby - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rico Royal Alto Sax Reeds, Strength 3.0, 10-pack (Electronics)

Just what we ordered and on time delivery as well. Two thumbs way up!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much better, January 13, 2011

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Todd Janese Jr. (Niagara) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rico Royal Alto Sax Reeds, Strength 2.0, 3-pack (Electronics)

My 10 year old son plays the sax and I no nothing about them. This is his first year and the music store stared him with #2.5's and did not tell us or suggest to us to change his reed often. But I did some reading and found that you should change them often and that they don't cost much at all so it is cheap enuff to do so. And I red that a #2 reed is better for a beginner. The lower the number, the easier, the higher the number, the more advanced you should be and the higher numbers sound better, but are harder to play.

My son does like the #2 reeds better than #2.5'5 and in his opinion and mine, he sounds much better and in return has more confidence in himself now and is advancing much fast. So in my opinion there are cheap enuff to change to a new reed regularly and the lower the number the easier for the beginner!! My son gives them to thumbs up. I will buy the 10 pack for now on being that if they are a better price per reed. I bought the 3 pack to make sure he did like them and that they helped him improve, they did!

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