Royal by D'Addario RKB1010 Tenor Sax Reeds, Strength 1.0, 10-pack
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These are the *exact same* reeds as the Woodwind/Brasswind reeds. Rico Royal was renamed Royal by D'Addario by D'Addario, Rico Reeds' parent company, a few months ago. The only thing that changed was the name and packaging of the reeds. It's the same reeds on both sides.
These aren't for alto saxophone; they're for tenor.
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The switch to D'Addario @ Co appears to have resulted in a significantly inferior product; out of ten reeds, I was able to salvage four that will suffice for a gig. Three were thrown away, and three were marked as "fair. " I've been playing the saxophone for nearly 60 years and am well-versed in how to properly dress a reed for maximum sound quality. This first box is a complete disappointment, and I would return it if I hadn't already tried to play it. In the future, I'll look for a different brand. Rico, please accept my apologies for making such a poor choice.
For over 25 years, I've been a Royals fan. I get about six uses out of a box of ten. When I find one that works well in both the lower and upper ranges, I know I've found something special. I can tell whether the reed will be good or bad before I put it on - The reed's thickness and the shape of the reed's heart - I can get five or six gigs out of a good reed. This reed is far superior to others I've tried.
I'm clipping and shaving my stems in order to get a thicker stem, and I'm hoping to be able to use them again in the future. These will probably work for you if you prefer a reed that is on the weaker side (very thin edge). I use a lot of high tones, so the bite is essential. I'm not a big fan of soft reeds.
Even without the fact that these are the most reasonably priced reeds on the market, these are MY preferred reed. But first, I had to decide that these reeds were the best for me. First, I received a good reed file, which I believe cost $30, but I'm not sure because it was a gift. However, there must be no air leakage between the reed and the mouthpiece for a good reed. And this is despite the fact that these reeds claim to be filed. It is insufficient. That work was completed on some sort of assembly line. To me, it is not acceptable.
0 reeds! They make a lovely sound and aren't difficult to use once you've gotten them a little used. I would recommend them to people who have some saxophone experience and want cleaner, crisper notes, rather than beginners. Amazing reeds at a reasonable price!.
I've been playing tenor for a long time, and these Rico reeds are consistently good and don't need to be adjusted.
Maybe 20 years ago, I used the old Rico Royals with the reed decals. Since then, I've been using RSJ, but I recently purchased a 3-pack of their products. To try with a different mouthpiece, I bought a pack of the RR. As I was playing the reeds on various mouthpieces and necks, I realized how much I liked the new Rico Royals. As a result, they've become my go-to reed.
It's as if you're blowing into a piece of bark when you're blowing into these reeds. They make it incredibly simple to play loud and high, but not soft and low. I bought them for pep band, which is loud and high 98% of the time of the time of the time of the time of the time of the time of the time.
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