Rico Royal Soprano Sax Reeds, Strength 2.5, 10-pack

by Rico

Product Features

• Traditional Rico cut with a stronger spine
• Strength 2.5, 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 ; 1.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002E1UP8
• Item model number: RIB1025
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,909 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #16 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Wind Instrument Accessories > Woodwind Accessories > Saxophone Accessories > Reeds > Soprano Saxes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Rico Royal reeds in strength 2.5 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.

•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

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best, March 3, 2010

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

Rico Royal used to be an excellent brand for soprano reeds. It seems that somewhat recently they have started using their regular rico reeds and branding them as Rico Royal, which are barely decent and really bad on the high notes.