Rico Select Jazz Tenor Sax Reeds, Filed, Strength 2 Strength Hard, 5-pack

Rico Select Jazz Tenor Sax Reeds, Filed, Strength 2 Strength Hard, 5-pack

$ 25.95

Score By Feature

Based on 341 ratings

Giftable

9.12

Value for money

9.11

Delivery

9.39

Packaging

9.35

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Product Description

Massive sound with impressive projection.

5 reeds in a box, 2H strength, filed cut

Control and projection are exceptional.

S (Soft), M (Medium), and H (Hard) are the third strengths available, ranging from 2 to 4.

Filed and unfiled versions are available.

Questions & Answers

What makes these reeds superior to regular reeds in a jazz setting?

Reeds are unique to each individual. What is effective for one person may not be effective for another. br>Some mouthpieces are better suited to certain reeds than others. Vandoren reeds appear to be more durable than other reeds I've tried. Many jazz saxophonists prefer to play with a wide tipped mouthpiece in a jazz setting, primarily because it sounds better.

What is the distinction between "filed" and "unfiled" documents?

It's hard to put into words how I feel about this. Go to Google Images and type in "saxophone reed." There should be two types of reeds: one with a half moon at the cut portion's base and one with a straight line along the cut portion's bottom. The reed with the straight line is "filed," while the half moon reed is "unfiled." I hope this information is useful.

Has anyone bought these reeds in the last year and can tell me if they're as good as they were when Rico owned the company and made them? or not?

I'm not able to distinguish between the two.

difference between filed and filedvs. unfiled?

The term "filed reed" refers to a reed with a straight file across the vamp. A reed that hasn't been filed hasn't been filed. br>To make the sound brighter, filed reeds are usually played on darker mouthpieces. br>An unfiled reed is used with mouthpieces with more resistance to make it easier to play. br>The best way to figure out which one works best with your mouthpiece is to try them both.

Selected User Reviews For Rico Select Jazz Tenor Sax Reeds, Filed, Strength 2 Strength Hard, 5-pack

I tossed the box in the trash

3/5

They had a stuffy atmosphere.

Kallie Clay

| Jan 14, 2021

Reeds for the tenor saxophone from Rico Jazz

5/5

I've tried almost every brand, and Rico Jazz Select is the most responsive for my needs and setup. I'm still experimenting with both the filed and unfiled versions and can't decide which I prefer, but they both work well, so I keep switching back and forth. The sound is rich and long-lasting. I use the Rico Reed Vitalizer Humidity Control Pack (73%), which could be a factor in keeping the reeds playing for a longer period of time. Most of the reeds I can play in a box as well.

Anne Duncan

| May 11, 2021

For the majority of jazz applications, this is the best option

5/5

I switched to Rico Jazz Select after a recommendation from a custom mouthpiece refinisher, and boy was he right. The evenness of the strength in each box is an advantage of this reed, which allows for more strength grades. If you come across Java 2, please let us know. 5 is too soft, but Java 3 is too difficult, so RJS 3 is the way to go. Soft is almost perfectly in the middle. In the same way, the 3- Between Java 3 and Java 3, it's a fight to the finish. Furthermore, I've discovered that the table of these reeds is more consistently flat than the current crop of Vandorens, requiring less preparation to achieve a good seal with the mouthpiece, and the evenness from side to side is better. The ReedGeek and the ATG Reed Preparation system are the two best tools for perfecting reeds so that you can use even more of them. I now get exactly what I'm looking for in a reed 9 out of 10 times using these two tools and RJS reeds.

Talon Hunt

| Oct 02, 2021

When I ordered my order to be pulled, someone was not paying attention! Order two (2) 2-packs of 2-packs of 2-packs of 2-packs of 2-pack There isn't a single box of medium tenor reeds

4/5

soft, as well as a two-box set Reeds that are medium in size. Someone had been oblivious to what was going on around them!.

Cheyenne COATES

| Apr 29, 2021

It sounds good

5/5

I haven't tried it yet, but I am confident that it will produce fantastic results.

Kinslee Rice

| Mar 26, 2021

very sad

3/5

These were purchased for our middle-school-aged son. He was extremely disappointed when none of the reeds worked right out of the box. He can't even make a sound with these: I'm not sure what to do if he decides to stop playing the saxophone. very sad.

Joey Weeks

| Sep 12, 2021

The reeds are fantastic

4/5

Rich. The reeds are fantastic. A sound that is rich, thick, and lively. I'm no pro, but it's not the reed's fault; it's no surprise that this is the reed of choice when a paycheck is at stake. Vandoren is also good, but these give me the response I'm looking for.

Kailey Landry

| Jul 13, 2021

A good reed is one of my favorite instruments to play

5/5

These reeds were recommended to me by a member of my saxophone forum, and I am very pleased with them. I'm still learning a lot because I'm a beginner, but these reeds have been extremely helpful. Even with a simple Yamaha 4C mpc, when I play notes well, they sound a lot closer to what I want them to sound like. br>br>Because the reed is so responsive to the embouchure, even minor changes can make a big difference. It makes a huge difference in terms of developing proper tone and pitch control for a beginner like me. I've gone from having an incorrect jaw set to learning how to use it properly. It all comes down to how this particular reed reacts to the player. Anyone who wants a good jazz sound (which is probably why you're reading this) or wants to develop a good jazz sound should definitely check it out.