@klarinetta And another thing. A reed that is balanced very well and of a quality cane makes for a more stable reed even without consistent humidity rather than a poorly/fairly balanced reed and a consistent humidity. Not saying that consistent humidity doesn't help just balancing it is more important as it will break down evenly.
When is the last time you tried Rico? Are you aware that we make great professional reed options for both clarinet and sax these days? Are you a clarinetist or saxophonist?
Its interesting how so many players spend £100s on mouthpieces and try different saxophones when in fact the cheapest part of the sax the reed can make such a difference. I am wondering if its best to buy a reed you like and then get the MP to fit a lots less expensive in my option
Paper on glass both sides-rub RAW BEESWAX on every part of the reed when the reed is DRY as a sealer- repeat this two or three times before you even put the reed in your mouth.
moonman you are a muppet!! Bob Reynolds has a great sound... that much so i have just ordered a pack of Rico royal and I usually play Rigotti Gold but fancied a change ..
Vandoren reeds are more consistent than Rico reeds straight out of the box. Little to no conditioning necessary. They are more expensive though but consistency is what you are paying for
I don't know how long his reeds last but I do similar preparation as he did but only on the vamp part with a spoon(after testing it and balancing it out for my setup) and then a polish with a rag towel until it's fairly dry to prevent it from getting waterlogged. I do that for 3 days and then I play it slowly in for 5-7 days(increased by 5 min each day). If I start playing it hard and use it in rehearsal right away they tend to last much shorter time.
@@HelderMusic107 yes, plain paper. It still has a soft grit and if you lay it on a really flat surface, it will smooth out the pith that's present on the flat side of the reed. I use frosted glass for this. It's coarser but it's better for new reeds.
hard rubber mp will deform from rubbing... if you don't care about tone and consistency or buy new mp every few months, go ahead, rub away. And never do this for clarinet. you'll be squeaky squeak in no time.
Best reeds for your value...Fibracell...u get a lot of duds when u buy reeds in a box.....believe me I know ..done tried them all...Fibracell sounds alot better & last a lot longer...not nearly as much prep work before hand..
rico jazz selected box has a new look- Daddario and the reeds new suck !the company says they only change the look of the box but i got 3 boxes of the Daddario and none of they play !time totry other brands!!
you do realize that D'addario has owned Rico for about 8 years or so now? Look at the back of some of your black/pink boxed RJS... their branding is on the back.
@@williemoore9999 it can ruin the mouthpiece over time plus there are better ways of sealing the back of the reed. I personally avoid working on the back of the reed altogether bc it doesnt do anything for me in terms of improvement, as the majority of problems are with balance at the tip area
@@DanielloSax7 Just saying, discovering that the back of the reeds, being sure that they are flat, and getting as good a seal as possible against the table of the mouthpiece, is one of the great revelations I’ve made in over 40 years of playing. Not at all overrated!
moonman535 indeed... maybe good for band with mics... but on its own, pretty buzzy and empty... that's why all the reeds out of the box work for him...
"one of the reasons I love Ricos so much is I'm sponsored by them" good tutorial, horrible tone at the start, but it might just be the recording. however, i still appreciated the video
Always learning, thank you Bob! You Sound great
@klarinetta And another thing. A reed that is balanced very well and of a quality cane makes for a more stable reed even without consistent humidity rather than a poorly/fairly balanced reed and a consistent humidity. Not saying that consistent humidity doesn't help just balancing it is more important as it will break down evenly.
Thaks man. I have learned lot of things with you.
Thx man i needed it
When is the last time you tried Rico? Are you aware that we make great professional reed options for both clarinet and sax these days? Are you a clarinetist or saxophonist?
Saxophonist
Its interesting how so many players spend £100s on mouthpieces and try different saxophones when in fact the cheapest part of the sax the reed can make such a difference. I am wondering if its best to buy a reed you like and then get the MP to fit a lots less expensive in my option
KGSax I agree with this!
Agree, but 100£ for a mouthpiece isn't a lot. Most people who have money spend more than 500£ on just one mouthpiece.
Paper on glass both sides-rub RAW BEESWAX on every part of the reed when the reed is DRY as a sealer- repeat this two or three times before you even put the reed in your mouth.
moonman you are a muppet!! Bob Reynolds has a great sound... that much so i have just ordered a pack of Rico royal and I usually play Rigotti Gold but fancied a change ..
ste riley huh? 😕
Vandoren reeds are more consistent than Rico reeds straight out of the box. Little to no conditioning necessary. They are more expensive though but consistency is what you are paying for
How do you save the reed after each use?
I don't know how long his reeds last but I do similar preparation as he did but only on the vamp part with a spoon(after testing it and balancing it out for my setup) and then a polish with a rag towel until it's fairly dry to prevent it from getting waterlogged.
I do that for 3 days and then I play it slowly in for 5-7 days(increased by 5 min each day). If I start playing it hard and use it in rehearsal right away they tend to last much shorter time.
Can you tell me exactly what is it that white sheet of paper where rubbing the Reed?
Mark Zane it's paper
@@klarionjust plain paper, not sand paper? He said "wrong side" once so I thought it was sand paper...
@@HelderMusic107 yes, plain paper. It still has a soft grit and if you lay it on a really flat surface, it will smooth out the pith that's present on the flat side of the reed.
I use frosted glass for this. It's coarser but it's better for new reeds.
@@klarion amazing. Thank you.
I play Alexander's and I pretty much just wet it and slap it on. The Garzone way
hard rubber mp will deform from rubbing... if you don't care about tone and consistency or buy new mp every few months, go ahead, rub away. And never do this for clarinet. you'll be squeaky squeak in no time.
Best reeds for your value...Fibracell...u get a lot of duds when u buy reeds in a box.....believe me I know ..done tried them all...Fibracell sounds alot better & last a lot longer...not nearly as much prep work before hand..
+alterdestin......Fibracell...synthetic reeds...give them a try..u will be glad u did......Musicans Friend...is were I purchase them...#3...
if you want to sound like plastic-use fibracell
rico jazz selected box has a new look- Daddario and the reeds new suck !the company says they only change the look of the box but i got 3 boxes of the Daddario and none of they play !time totry other brands!!
you do realize that D'addario has owned Rico for about 8 years or so now? Look at the back of some of your black/pink boxed RJS... their branding is on the back.
freedom then ur trash
Rubbing the mouthpiece against the reed is a terrible idea
Oh, really?!? Man, that's crazy.
I'm genuinely curious to know (& I want to learn).....
But why is this considered a bad idea? Please enlighten me 🙏🙏
@@williemoore9999 it can ruin the mouthpiece over time plus there are better ways of sealing the back of the reed. I personally avoid working on the back of the reed altogether bc it doesnt do anything for me in terms of improvement, as the majority of problems are with balance at the tip area
@@DanielloSax7 Just saying, discovering that the back of the reeds, being sure that they are flat, and getting as good a seal as possible against the table of the mouthpiece, is one of the great revelations I’ve made in over 40 years of playing. Not at all overrated!
@@DanielloSax7 Although I agree, I wouldn’t use the mouthpiece to do that!
Take it easy. Get Legere
Sorry, but sound is not good...
moonman535 indeed... maybe good for band with mics... but on its own, pretty buzzy and empty... that's why all the reeds out of the box work for him...
"one of the reasons I love Ricos so much is I'm sponsored by them"
good tutorial, horrible tone at the start, but it might just be the recording. however, i still appreciated the video
Pretty sure Bob still uses Rico royals
Go to Bob's channel and you'll see how 'horrible' his tone is.
@@squizz714 and also in high school
Bob do you realize royale is not same as rico?
They sound dead.
not good to your ears.