Rico Plasticover Baritone Sax Reeds, Strength 2.5, 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. There is a strong and penetrating tone to these and I can push these louder and harder. 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). 2) The Natural reed gives slightly better control when playing pianissimo. Again this is not a major 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. The natural reed will become a valuable asset due to its better response to subtle changes. If I were to perform in a concert band, I'm not sure which I would prefer In spite of this, I believe it is worth buying a box of Plasticovers to use when practicing at home, even if you primarily play with natural reeds. 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's no doubt that your learning curve will be different, but I didn't realize until I started using the Plasticovers that wetting the reed was a significant drawback. To be clear, both my assessment and analysis were conducted using metal Otto Link number 7 and Rico Metalite M7 mouthpieces. It is evident in both pieces that reeds appear to exhibit similar characteristics.
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. As a rule, the durability of the coating is good and generally lasts the useful life of the product. The cane is expected to perform as expected. 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 showed up at my house first thing, nothing like I expected. I spent $50 to have these delivered in 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. When I heard Daddario set the standard, I thought plasticover was the closest, but after seeing Plasticover, I think they need to rethink their position.
One of the best I've used in a long time. You can taste their disgusting taste. You can tell by their taste. . A reed that was soaked in a plastic water bottle for a few weeks would shed its leaves 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. Playing a medium score of three Obtain 3 soft points. Play 4 hard or 4 medium if you are playing 4 hard (ew). In any case, I'll just 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 a time when I bought a box of only 3 non-perishable items 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. It happens that the black coating starts to chip off from time to time, but it's never seemed to be noticeable to me. The intonation of their voices has never bothered me too much. 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.
They were always available at my local music shop, but since I recently moved, that same shop is 45 minutes away, so I tried to buy them here. But either I got a bad batch or these aren't the same rico plastic cover reeds I usually get. 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.
Is a little difficult to get used to because of the plastic coating, but it makes a big 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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