Rico Plasticover Baritone Sax Reeds, Strength 3.0, 5-pack
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Rico Jazz select, but decided to try a box of these as well. When three are added, this translates to 4. With 0 Jazz Select Reeds, I went through five reeds to get 2 good reeds, 2 OK reeds, and one excellent The three plasticovers I've played so far have been extremely enjoyable. I trashed one (it looked too thick at the heel to begin with) and I liked two. Here are my thoughts on these two plasticovers (as compared to the Jazz Selects). The pros are 1) Edgy sound that is perfect for jazz and rock. These have a powerful, penetrating tone, which allows me to push them harder so they ring If you are looking to play raunchy music, then this reed is for you. 1) Plastic seals the reed from moisture, ensuring that it plays stable off the shelf. If you end up running late for a gig or if you switch between two horns, this can be a serious problem. The reeds do not need to be wet at the same time. The reed is not going through wet/dry cycles as often, making it more durable. Moreover, reed tends to be more durable and less likely to split than grain due to plasticization. 4) Consistency is better, since the plastic cover is something that is constant from There is no doubt that the underlying wood is as different as each other, but the cover seems to make the differences in the wood have less impact on the end product.
Cons as nuanced as Jazz Select, due to the fact that natural reeds allow for more subtle nuances in pitch and sound. Plasticover isn't bad, but it's not the best. Due to the need to project, this subtlety is lost when performing with a jazz band (no one hears you playing those soft notes that you managed to make). 1) The Natural Reed gives slightly better control for playing pianissimo, but jazz does not have a concern with this. 2) The natural reed has a rounded, more mellow tone, and therefore is meant to fit in and complement (like in musical plays). Summary of conclusions I think the "great" jazz select would definitely beat the Plasticover if I were playing into a microphone. Over a microphone, the edgy sound could come across as harsh. Natural reed will be better at responding to subtle changes, and the better response would be If I were to perform in a concert band, I'm not sure which I would prefer But even if you prefer a natural reed, I do believe it is worthwhile to purchase a box of Plasticovers just to use when practicing at home since they are a good compromise between the two The downside to this practice is 1) it's not always easy to find good natural reeds, so 2) I leave my horn out at home on a stand. It means that I can pick it up and start playing right away without worrying about squeaks if it has a plastic cover on it. This has changed the way I practice. I have found that it is more productive for me to do many short movements rather than single ones. There is no right or wrong learning method, but until I started using Plasticovers, I had no idea how much I disliked wetting the reed. To be clear, both my assessment and analysis were conducted using metal Otto Link number 7 and Rico Metalite M7 mouthpieces. The reeds in both pieces displayed the same tendencies when it came to sound/playability.
I find these reeds to be very useful, especially when working in pits. Reeds brought to you from cane offer you the same natural feel and response as 'Dry-skin' can be countered by the use of a plastic coating "Reed" is what the horn is called when it sits not in use, but is quickly needed in use. There is no doubt that the coating will last for a very long time and is usually useful- The cane should live up to expectations. Furthermore, I have used Plasticover reeds in concert band situations and have had no issues with them so far. *There is the possibility of a By strengthening the bond of the cane fibers to the coating, damage to reed tips may be prevented.
The marching band show was in two weeks, so I had to spend $50 to get these to my house on time. There are a lot of complaints about these reeds being in poor shape, but I did not expect it to be as bad as it was. My band director greeted me with a heavy look after hearing 3 reeds that were borderline playable and instead only squeaked, resulting in a heavy glare from me during warm ups. The other two weren't much better either. It was extremely difficult to get mid range A resonant note and upper octave C and above would not A very plastic sounding tone was present in the lower octave. My dead vandoren blue box sounded 10x better than the ones I kept and I threw them out. Daddario is regarded as the industry standard, but if they think plasticover is even close to this standard, they need to rethink it.
One of the best I've used in a long time. You won't like the taste of them. You can tell by their taste. . I soaked a reed in a plastic bottle of water for a few weeks and it eventually grew into a beautiful plant That water is good for you. Once you've used it for 10 minutes, you don't even notice the taste. I found that the reed gave a really rich sound. For those of you into stinky barisax playing, this is not the reed Rico Select Jazz Bari Sax Reeds in your size and one strength softer would be my recommendation if you like that stinky sax playing. In the case of a 3 medium, you should Put 3 soft in your cart. Play 4 hard or 4 medium if you are playing 4 hard (ew). However, I want to say this This is a great deal on Reeds! Keep the reeds in circulation, and they will last for a long.
However, it is perfect for marching bands. For years, I have been using these for marching band and have seldom There was once a box I bought that had only three non-perishables Occasionally I have encountered chipped reeds which is frustrating, but that is the only problem that I have experienced. I have found that they project well in all types of weather and last for years and years. It seems I had a few of these that lasted many years and still sound fine. I have sometimes noticed that the black coating has started chipping off, but nothing that I have ever thought was extremely Neither one of them has ever caused me any discomfort through excessive intonation. Musicians who don't really care about the sound of the reed—but who want a reed that will last a long time, will project well, and won't break or scratch easily—are likely to enjoy Plasticovers.
Previously, I purchased them at my local music store, but recently I moved and the same store is 45 minutes away, so I bought them from here and either I received a bad batch or they are not the same rico plastic cover reeds I get at my There were a lot of reeds in the box, which made playing on each one a real challenge. The quality of them is nonexistent. It is very difficult to maintain a consistent pitch and to jump smoothly between notes. The shop is where I will get my reeds in the future.
Reeds are some of my favorite instruments to play. The switch from Java greens was made. Rico cane reeds come with a tad bit more edge than regular Rico cane reeds, but the sound is the same.
A little difficult to get used to because of the overlay, but it has a powerful If you are going to not have an amplifier or if there is too much volume from the band, this is perfect. Play on this platform Doc Kuppa (of Tower of Power) uses!.
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