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D'Addario Rico Plasticover Tenor Sax Reeds, Strength 4.0, 5-pack

37.62

D'Addario Rico Plasticover Tenor Sax Reeds, Strength 4.0, 5-pack

4.6

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$37.62

· <p>Plasticover reeds in strength 4.0 feature the traditional Rico cut with a plastic coating, offering more brilliance to the sound. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.<p> · Coated with plastic to resist changes in moisture and climate · Strength 4.0, Unfiled cut, box of 5 reeds · Color video inspection sorts cane quality · Optical laser measurements ensure accuracy · Offered in strengths 1.5 to 4.0

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LeeReviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023

I play Bari, Tenor, alto and soprano saxes plus clarinet, and as a doubler all of these instruments need to be ready to blow. I’ve been using plasticovers for over eight years on all my horns and have been amazed at the consistency and ease of play. They have a good, slightly bright sound, which I actually like but it’s easy to control. They are very durable, but when they finally do go, it’s instantaneous! So I always keep some spares because I can’t get even a squawk out of a bad one!

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Jane m.Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025

Great product and fast delivery.

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GraReviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025

Click to play video Plasticover saxophone and clarinet reeds have been with me for years. The main features are: Easy to play soft or loud sounds with a single reed. Conventional reeds get soaked in saliva very easily. After an hour of playing, conventional reeds change their timbre and playing style. Plasticover reeds do not get soaked in saliva. This means that the timbre remains the same for hours of playing. The reed in the video is a Plasticover 2.5 for tenor saxophone. I highly recommend it to everyone.

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Kate HallReviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024

One of the best reeds I've used. Many play great right out of the box. Stays strong on overtones better than non-coated. I did get a box that was missing one reed. Had a reed holder, but nothing in the plastic case. As others have stated, the plastic starts to come off in your mouth after awhile, but they way they play makes up for it. Otherwise, these guys are my new go to reeds.

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Iris SorrellReviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021

I am in collegiate marching, concert, and pep band, so I put a lot of hours into my tenor and a lot of money into reeds. These plasticover reeds save me from breaking my reeds by bumping them and getting them caught on my clothes, as well as regular wear and tear. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: The black plastic coating does start to come off after awhile where my lip rests. I haven’t had any problems with it being on my lips in teeth, the reed just ends up looking kind of gross. These reeds are a little harder than a normal reed. However, if you’re on a 3.5 like me and don’t like the idea of the big price jump to 4.0, these are a decent compromise. Altogether, good, durable reeds.

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Eric JohnsonReviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023

This reed is pretty versatile. I saw good reviews that it accentuates an edgy sound without losing volume. I've played some reeds that, indeed produce a bright edgy tone but suffer in being "tinny" sounding. This reed plays very well with a full but bright sound, without having to be initially water prepped. I played it on my Selmer S80, SYOS, CE Winds, and Jody Jazz mouthpieces. I used my Taishan tenor sax as the test horn. Even with the "darker" mouthpieces, the reed produced a brighter, raspier sound. It played well on each of the mouthpieces but suffered some loss of fullness on thr Selmer, most likely because it is the most restrictive of the mouthpieces I used. I think it sounded best on the CE Winds but that is simply my opinion. I had easy use of full range; I was able to capture great sound at low Bb just as easily as hitting altissimo notes. I am pleased with the playability of this reed. You won't be disappointed!

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Steven J. CharlesReviewed in the United States on December 17, 2010

These reeds can be a lifesaver when doing outdoor shows on hot &/or humid days, as there is nothing worse than picking up your tenor to blow, only to find nothing comes out, cause your reed has wilted... They are also great to have on hand when the reed that sounded fine at home inexplicably doesn't, once on the gig, cracks, or breaks somehow, just before you go onstage. I've used them on some gigs where nuance & subtlety are not as important, for while I think they are pretty nice sounding, they are not as warm sounding as regular cane reeds. For the little bit extra in price, they are definitely worth it, as more of them work, and they last much longer than normal reeds.

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CorinoReviewed in the United States on November 12, 2013

After trying a ton of different reeds, I feel like these are my current favorites for what music like to play (cover band, rock, loud, etc). On an average plastic Meyers, this reed gave me the projection and raspiness that I was seeking without having to drop serious cash on a metal mouthpiece. By no means do you get the same tone, but it is definitely the best reed/plastic mouthpiece combo I've tried so far in terms of getting closer to that growl. Also not having to wet them?...Blasphemy!! But I am shocked that they still play just fine dry! These reeds are seriously making me rethink everything. Bonus for extra durability and cool black look.

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micky pardoReviewed in Mexico on September 10, 2021

Esta caña recubierta de plástico tiene un sonido brillante y larga duración. La recomiendo sobre todo para uso con boquilla de metal; no la recomiendo mucho con boquillas de plástico. Aunque como todo saxofonista experto sabe, de la caja de 5 a veces 2 o 3 son útiles y las restantes, hay que desecharlas pronto. Pero en general es una buena caña. La recomiendo tanto para Sax Tenor como para Sax Alto.

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Cliente AmazonReviewed in Spain on June 1, 2020

Todo correcto

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LionelReviewed in France on December 8, 2023

Bon son, pas besoin de chercher laquelle sera bonne dans la boite, dès la première, c'est tout de suite agréable à jouer. (2.5 avec un ottolink 7)

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J.VReviewed in Spain on September 18, 2021

Yo siempre he sido usuario de este tipo de cañas ya que el sonido no varía, ni se ve afectada por la humedad y temperatura como pasa con las cañas de madera no recubiertas . (Es una opinión y gusto personal) yo utilizo boquilla de metal.

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Eduard SalvatReviewed in Spain on June 25, 2023

Es lo que me esperaba, todo correcto