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Plasticover reeds in strength 2.5 feature the traditional Rico cut with a plastic coating, offering more brilliance to the sound.
Designed to resist moisture and climate changes, Plasticover is ideal for doublers who need to make quick changes between instruments. Whether in moist tropics or in desert heat, Plasticover responds instantly. The durable coating also provides a clear, projecting tone, making Plasticover a favorite with jazz, studio and pop musicians.
Since the acquisition of Rico by D'Addario & Co., Rico has strengthened its position as the global leader in woodwind reeds and accessories. Rico's state-of-the-art reed research center in Southern California employs a collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds, including Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians, from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest woodwind players perform with Rico reeds, such as Mark Nuccio, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Henri Bok, Richie Hawley, Eric Alexander, and many more.
Lorena Ramírez
Reviewed in Mexico on January 31, 2025
Muy buen producto, llegó antes de la fecha, muy satisfecha con la compra.
Mickey Adexy
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
Fair price. Works well.
JungHyeon Seo
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024
It doesn't get any better than this.
SFwalker
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024
Got this since the local store where we get reeds are out of stock. We get the Juno brand and while that's good, it is pricier. This reed is at par with the Juno brand but better when it comes to price since you'll get more. It's a no brainer!
Réjean Mallette
Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2022
They sound fine, seem no different than a wet, uncoated reed, and you don't have to mess with water.I take my sax apart to clean it but keep using the same reed. It works fine. I use it for practice so haven't done a careful comparison of the sound. It seems to last a long time, though. I've been using the first one I put on for a couple of weeks. Next, some Plasticover clarinet reeds.
Logan Simmons (loganisgoinglive on Twitch)
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021
Holy Cow! I bought these because the reeds I bought before were too airy. I had some normal reeds that consistently sounded like I was blowing up a balloon whilst playing. I looked up what could be making the noise (I recently switched from Tenor to Alto and never had this issue before) and most people said bad reed. That eventually brought me to plastic reeds which were too expensive for me to "try out". These plasticover reeds are a great mix of quality and price-point. My last reeds wouldn't last very long, but I can already feel that these are going to last well over a month per reed. I play about 3 or 4 times a week for an hour at a time. I can just slap the reed on my mouthpiece without having to soak it, just a quick suck is sufficient. They are far more durable than a normal reed and don't split like many tips have before. Overall, I love these and will purchase more in the future.
A. K.
Reviewed in Germany on December 5, 2021
Die Blätter sind für meine Bedürfnisse mehr als ausreichend. Sie kommen einem guten Holzblatt am nächsten. Sie sprechen in allen Lagen gut an und sind von der Stimmung akzeptabel, vor allem in den unteren und mittleren Tonlagen. In den höheren ist in dieser Stärke mehr Druck erforderlich, um in der Stimmung richtig zu liegen. Aber mit ein bisschen Training kein Problem.Alles in allem sehr zufrieden mit dem Produkt. Habe mehrere Blätter mit Kunststoffbeschichtungen getestet, diese Blätter sind für mich die besten.
jcr
Reviewed in France on March 16, 2020
Superbe produit, un son légèrement plus métallique....
Scott Sterling
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018
I have tried nearly every reed on the market in my twenty year career as a saxophonist, but I always return to my the Plasticovers. I have always found cane reeds to have a stuffy sound and less than desirable responsiveness, and I can't seem to get into the hype of synthetics. These are without a doubt the best reeds I have ever used. My current setup consists of a Yamaha YAS-875EXB with a Beechler Bellite #8 using the stock ligature and size 2.5 Plasticovers, and I absolutely love the bright pop sound that I achieve with this setup. I appreciate that there is little to no break-in time for these reeds and that changes in temperature and climate do not appear to affect them in any way. One thing I will say is that these reeds tend to sound better on metal mouthpieces. I have tried to use them with a Jody Jazz Jet 7, but there's a noticeable "plastic" sound. All in all, these are great reeds and I would most definitely recommend that someone at least give them a try.
Z. Johnson
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2016
These reeds are excellent! I am a professional musician and recording artist, and the Rico Plasticover alto reeds are my number 1 choice for gigs and studio sessions. They hold up longer than regular wood reeds, and they have a great live full bodied sound to them. I often work with many amplified musicians, so I need the extra punch these reeds provide, and they deliver it big time. With many other regular reeds I would get frustrated with how quickly they would start warping and become unusable so quickly. This is not a problem with Rico Plasticover reeds. They last at least 3 or 4 times longer and still deliver a great sound. I would recommend these to any working professional who needs that bit of extra these can deliver for you.
mfacktor
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2014
Easy to use, plays clearly with my instrument, and lasts decently. It's less of a hassle to use these reeds. They don't require a lot of moisture after the first use, they are easy to get a sound out of, you can play with a looser embouchure, and they don't chip easily. They are a low thickness and you get a rather bright sound. The only wear I've noticed after about one month of use is small pieces of the pastic will peel off. I would say two months per reed is probably maximum usage provided you play your instrument 5 hours a week. Most instructors will tell you not to use a bright sounding reed like these ones in concert band, only use it in marching band. There is another view that I've heard with the opposite claim. A few players will tell you to use these less thicker reeds in concert band because you can play quieter with better tone than the thicker ones, and to use the thicker ones (not these) in marching band because it requires you to use more air and thus play louder. Good reeds for nonprofessional players.
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