Rico PlastiCover Reeds

Description: Brand: Rico / Coated with plastic to resist changes in moisture and climate. Coating provides durability and clear tone.

Newest Review: ... is 'working' with these reeds, so, if it aint broken, don't fix it. This particular make (Rico) is one of the best known ... more

... brands, but not the only brand, like the last point, these are working for me so I have no intention of changing, though I have friends that use other brands and are just as happy with them. These come in a small cardboard box which contains five reeds, each housed in protective plastic sheaths. The box is clearly marked for what type of sax and strength of reed (all wind instruments use slightly different size and/or shaped reeds). ~~~Disadvantages/Advantages~~~ Box of 5 are between £11 and £12 depending on where b...more

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Rico PlastiCover Reeds: Get your lips around this. (756 words)
by - written on 29/10/08 (Very useful, 456 readings)
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Rico plastiCOVER Alto Saxophone Reeds (2.5) ~~Background~~ Woodwind instruments use reeds attached to the mouthpiece by various means, on saxophones it is a ligature that does the attaching. Reeds are generally made of cane and come in various 'strengths' from 1 to 5 (softest to hardest), this strength varies greatly from make to make, type to type, manufacturer to manufacturer, though there are some useful comparison sites on the internet which help understand these differences. Generally speaking, the softer the reed the easier it is to use, particularly in mid range notes, as it is more malleable. The harder the reed ... Read the complete review