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"Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of saxophone and clarinet voices and conveniently packaged in boxes of ten reeds. •French filed for flexibility and fast response •Available for clarinets and saxophones •Works well for classical and jazz applications •Premium cane for consistent responseAt its San Fernando Valley facility, Rico has a state-of-the-art reed research center, and employs the collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds that include 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 clarinetists and saxophonists use Rico brand reeds, such as Anthony McGill, Mark Nuccio, Jessica Phillips, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Walter Boeykens, Seiji Yokokawa, Philippe Geiss, Diastema Saxophone Quartet, and many more. For more information, visit RicoReeds Rico Royal reeds in strength 2.0 combine the features of the traditional Rico cut with a stronger spine and a "French file," allowing for more resonance and harmonics in the sound. Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of saxophone and clarinet voices and conveniently packaged in boxes of ten reeds.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."
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Rico Royal reeds in strength 2.0 combine the features of the traditional Rico cut with a stronger spine and a "French file," allowing for more resonance and harmonics in the sound.
Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of saxophone and clarinet voices and conveniently packaged in boxes of ten reeds.
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.
Sue Holdgate
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2024
Good product thank you
Michael Corsetto
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2023
Excellent value for the money!
R.B.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
Good reads for Beginners
EIEIO
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2022
Nice sound and feel between Java Red and Zz if you play Vanduren. Not as muted as Java Red for me. Pretty similar to ZZ hard to hear a big diff but these are USA. Also love the sound on a Jody HR. All these reed reviews really same message that you have to try them with your setup, your embrochure, your style. You will still sound like you with slight differences among similar reeds. Any Rico will not be junk nor will it be a magic pill, so to go try. I just wish it were easier to get smaller packs in Sopr to try like Vanduren Jazz Mix card. Don’t like having to buy 10 to try 1.
Cliente
Reviewed in Italy on December 17, 2021
prodotto conformne alle aspettative
M.L.
Reviewed in Germany on October 21, 2019
Gut
Philip A. Carr
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019
I only found ONE reed in about 40 that was dreadful and only because I wasn't prepared to 'doctor' it myself.That's a pretty amazing average considering you're dealing with a natural (and therefore unpredictable) product.Rico have their manufacturing down as I find the tone and response of each reed very even and consistent, straight out of the box. I would recommend these wholeheartedly.
Cliente
Reviewed in Italy on July 18, 2018
Ance perfette per qualsiasi cosa. Il rapporto tra buone e meno buone in una scatola è purtroppo un po' sfavorevole, ma è una tara storica di queste ance. Quelle che suonano, suonano benissimo
Chicoleeco
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2018
Haven’t tried each reed in the box, but so far what I’ve tried is good. This reed gives a great and clean tone which improves as the reed settles in.
Bucs fan
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2017
I just received these reeds, and wow! I normally use Rico Select Jazz reeds, but didn't see them offered anywhere so I decided to give the Royals a try. The sound is much brighter than I'm used to and it took awhile for me to decide I liked it (I might try a 3 next time). I get a clear, easy tone from low B flat to high F sharp and everything in between.I will say these would probably not be my choice for alto or tenor, but for the soprano, I can readily recommend Royal.
Laurence
Reviewed in France on February 27, 2014
De bonnes anches pas trop fortes, parfaite pour ma fille. Les V--- sont plus fortes et fatiguent la bouche de l'enfant.
Janine A. Garfinkel
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2013
I'd purchased a soprano sax and was never quite happy with it. The tone wasn't quite right. But all I had were harder reeds. I decided I wanted to try a softer reed, and there were none to be found until I found these. It had never occurred to me to check Amazon, but my husband suggested it, and there they were. The exact same brand I usually buy from the music store, in the strength I wanted, at less than 1/2 the price!! How can I beat that?!?!
ArmyWife0609
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2011
I started using Rico Royal reeds over ten years ago when I played the clarinet. When I picked up the alto saxophone, and later the soprano saxophone, I stuck with Rico Royal. I have tried other brands of reeds for all three instruments, and none of them had as good of a sound quality as Rico Royal. If I had a choice, I would never use a brand of reed other than these.
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