I love Rico reeds on my saxophone, they send out amazing sound when I'm playing the national anthem t places and christmas songs around this time of the year. Thank you Rico Reeds!!
Hi ReedsRico, I'm cuious as to the differences in the sounds and intonations between the two reeds. I've just started playing the Alto Sax and have been a fan of the Saxophone for many years. I practice 2 times a day and look forward to providing the smooth sounds by many Sax players. Thanks. Michael
@tl1358 I use to use both too. I was playing Java 3's for jazz on Soprano & Rico Jazz Select on Alto, I still use Vandoren 3's for classical set up, and I was always switching with Tenor to find one type that I liked. I'm now on Roberto's 3M for Tenor & am very happy with the sound, Alexander D.C. 3's for Alto & Soprano jazz set ups. For clarinet I've been using the 56 Rue Lepic 3.5's and have really enjoyed them and Vand. blue box for Bass Clarinet. Really want to try the Grand Concert reeds
Mitchell Lurie has always been a Rico reed. Mr. Lurie was a very fine CA-based clarinetist, and the Rico factory is located right in California! Glad you like them.
I love Rico's. I've been using them since 99. I get the best sound out of my bari and alto on good old Rico orange box 2 1/2s. I use Rico's Metalite and Graftonite mouthpieces. Every bari player should have a Metalite! My first box of Rico Jazz Selects are in the mail, I'm excited to use them!
I started using Rico Select Jazz on my alto and they're great. I found the filed ones terribly inconsistent though, but the few good ones were wonderful.
It depends on the genre you play and personal feel you prefer. In my opinion, I have found the rico jazz selects to be very consistent, even, and free blowing with a good amount of resistance to give you a very resonant tone. After playing around with the different vandoren products, alexander superial, and francois luis reeds I keep being drawn back to the jazz select 3ms. But thats not to say its "the best", but it fits my playing style and feels comfortable. I would recommend them
@holliblog Thanks for your kind words. To furthur prove my point I use both Rico and Vandoren. It just depends which horn I am playing. On Bb and A clarinets I use Rico Grand Concert Select Thick Blank. On saxophones I'll use Vandoren Javas. On Eb clarinet I alternate. On bass clarinet I use Vandoren traditional. I use what is right for me. Too many people posting here don't seem to understand this. For some reason it's a personal insult to them if someone uses a different reed than theirs.
Its kind of cool how they are made! I'm normally a brass player i.e. Tuba. I'm just getting into Bari sax and I've been watching videos on how to play them and its pretty cool how you actually make a reed
I used to play rico reeds a ton, before I switched to vandorans, but the biggest problem I had with them is those fkin cases, you put a reed in the if any little thing touches it, the reed slides right out the end and breaks!
For all of you saying "brand X suck compared to brand Y": grow up! Reeds are a matter of personal preference and fit with your mouthpiece. Certain reed cuts will work better than others on certain mouthpiece's facings, in certain styles and with a certain embouchure. If anything, having played on just about any reed that's out there, they ALL suck. All of them are inconsistent in strength, cut and response.
I dunno, I still love my Vandorens. Less work per box but the ones that do work are golden. But I also like Rico Royal. It's like half a step down from Vandoren.
It depends on which Rico reeds you're talking about: the orange box ones are not the best by any means, yet look at the "Grand Concert Select" or the "Reserve" reedy by Rico and you'll find some of the best reeds in the world. Countless professionals use them exclusively. If you want proof of how good they sound, check out the videos on my channel!
I've found that adjustments are necessary for at least 8/10 of the reeds in a box, and I have been using Rico Royals. But it seems like everyone has their preference, so until I try something else I won't say anything.
I recently got a sample from Rico to try out, free of charge. I have been only using Vandoren Java reeds for jazz before. After a couple weeks of breaking in the reeds, i got to say that the Rico Jazz selects sound about the same if not better than the Vandorens. the rico's have a nice, warm, and fuzzy tone that i extremely like, and they seem to be working well with my setup. Very fun reeds to play on
@GutsAndSpleen Ricos are fine for beginners, much easier to learn on as they are "softer". Try working up to the thicker Rico grades and then move onto the Vandoren as you learn. They are a "harder" reed and when you are learning to first produce sound and learn to play can make it a frustrating experience. :-) There is no set time frame either for when you try thicker reeds. Hope this helped...
@meeshter24 I would stick with the size that gets the best sound & focus on how you're using air to produce the sound (for the projection it sounds like you're looking for) I think that with an ok set up, you don't need to change around sizes as you're describing. Check Liebman's "Complete Guide to Saxophone Sound Production", "The Science of Breath", Time Price's 3 Part Post on Breathing on the Rico Blog. It's my opinion but you'll have to experiment and find what works 4 you
Ive used Vandoren 31/2 for awhile, but they seem alot harder, vandoren v.12 are really expensive but softer, but rico plastic covers are actually pretty legit, they last longer too
No the problem with vandoren is that its rare to get a box where all the reeds last 2 weeks witout chipping the slightest bit get Rico Reserve youll have to get them online but there worth it
Hi, Chris! Our newest reed line is called 'Reserve Classic'. It's a thicker cut reed and lends itself to a warm, even sound. They are also quite consistent. I'd be happy to send some for you to try, if you'd like.
Clarinet players Unite! Lol I use a Rico reed. Yet I guess I'm not really one to say how good or bad it is, because it's the only brand I've ever used. But it's not horrible.
So, I've been on 2 1/2 Vandoren since late July. I was going to switch to 3, but some other members said that 2 1/2 is better for marching band? What size is perfect for marching band, and what's perfect for wind ensemble?
I've played on the professional line reeds and still, I find them quite irritable on my lip after about 30 minutes, and especially even more after prolonged periods of time where i play lots
I, too, was lead to believe Rico reeds were not at superior as other top brands. I guess the only way believe your statement is to take you up on your offer of samples and try them out. Please put me in touch with someone about it.
For me the normal Rico reeds have one of the best value! They sound quite good and they are very cheap! I am currently trying out some La Voz that I got recently, and they sound better then the normal Rico's and are just a tad more expensive. I've also heard lots of good stuff about the Rico Reserves, I am also planning on picking some of those up. By the way I use what I like, and don't care about the brand. I also like Vandoren reeds, but one of the major drawbacks is that they are EXPENSIVE
one might well view the reed from the box as a crude starting point. There are some very powerful tricks to modifying them I learnt from an article on various methods in a music education joural. The favoured method is a bit odd, one cuts a groove just above the 'u' and about the width of a fine hacksaw blade, to the depth that frees the reed up. Sorry I can't tell you more now but maybe someone else can. I don't play reeds anymore.
Which reed lines have you played? Thanks for the feedback. We use diamond cutters in the factory to ensure the smoothest cut. If you contact us (CR-RICO@daddario.com) and provide us a picture or send back the reed, we can look into it more for you!
@vpsaxman the way i said it kinda came out wrong. i wasnt complaining about Rico, i was complaining about the retail store that sells them. they sell them at that price, which is freaking ridiculous. i need to order them online instead
I've never heard of your Professional Reed Lines... I have to say that vandoren reeds are better than your standard reeds. Where can I buy your professional reeds or can I try some?
@osh0011 Plus, for the sound i look for, Rico is superior. I play classical, pep band music, marches, klezmer, jewish, jazz, swing, and pretty much anything. If Rico Reserve Classic can't help me with that kind of sound, I grab my standard Rico Reserve reeds for more edgy sound that doesn't suppress the overtones that i look for.
@tl1358 Well Said! While I currently don't play Rico, I have in the past & I have to say the ruckus over Rico confuses me. I usually hear it from students who like Katsyay, never tried them but their somewhat irresponsible & equipment dependent band director told them so. Bob Reynolds & Alex Han play Rico-I think they sound good. Heard nothing but good things about Grand Concert from Grabner's site and other Bass Clarinetists. They make 9 different types-try before you form your opinion in stone
I am a pro player and Rico is my favorite. The problem is that in Brazil, Rico is sooo expensive! I used to play the Frederick L. Hemkee but I now play the Royal because they are more easy to get.
@tl1358 ditto. I've been playing & performing for almost 20 years and I have to agree here. Especially at this point in your playing, don't eliminate options. Also, look into sound related topics like breathing, articulation techniques, different reed regiments (cycling,humidity,reed prep), & reed working techniques. You'll often find that there's not 1 way of doing things and that 1 person doesn't have all the answers. Play'em side by side and see what you think & never stop asking questions.
It is interesting that people often talk about things that they think aren’t accounted for at the factory. But that is because they don’t know what they do at the factory. You correctly mention some things that happen after the factory. But it is interesting to see how rigorous the manufacturing processes is. ruclips.net/video/MwOUEsdpuI0/видео.html
Hello. Have you had the opportunity to try some of our newer reeds? You may not be aware that Rico now offers several wonderful professional reed options for both clarinet and saxophone. I'd be happy to send you some to try. Please message us for more info. All best, Josh Redman, RICO
I much prefer Rico over Vandoren because they are cheaper and much more consistent in quality. I also find that Vandoren reeds are to stiff and don't allow you to express your feelings as much as it is much harder to bend notes/make them more or less breathy and so on which I find Rico reeds do fantastically.
the first box of rico reeds i bought(when i was a beginner) , one of the reeds was split before i even opened it... Vandoren reeds are wayyy better but Rico isn't bad for a beginner...
I personally enjoy Rico better than Vandoren. I tried SO HARD to like Vandoren, because I had always been told that they were better, but Ricos just sing better...In my opinion of course. I am a fan of Rico, and I play them exclusively :)
@tobylikesgrapes Actually, you might not be aware that we now have great professional reeds, both classical and jazz. Check out our Reserve Classic and Select Jazz lines; we'd be happy to send you some samples and answer any questions you have. Feel free to message us here.
@littlecatfisfINC I use Rico Reserve Classic over vandoren. I made the switch my junior year in high school after playing on vandoren for 5 years thinking they were superior. I tried every kind that i could between models and density of the reed. nothing worked when i was trying to find the right reed. Rico Royal in MY opinion is better than Vandoren. i then moved on to Rico Reserve and finally to Rico Reserve Classic. But reeds vary with people, mouthpieces, ligatures, etc. so one opinion does
@littlecatfisfINC not determine which reed brand is better, like yours. I have studied on reed making, how to balance, how to maintain, condition, and clean reeds and Rico has proven to me that they are more dependable, reliable, consistent, peppier, clearer than Vandoren. They require much less balancing, easier to maintain, condition and clean. Now, i don't even need to make reeds because i found reeds that work for my clarinet equipment and myself. There is more to reeds than buying a box.
Rico isn't what it used to be. If you've only tried "Orange Box," and that's what you're basing your opinion on, then I urge you to try our professional reed lines, which are not just great reeds, but also remarkably consistent. Some of the greatest artists today are using Rico. Don't take my word for it, let us send you some to try. Send us a message here, or e-mail CR-Rico@Daddario.com. Happy Holidays.
Reeds are so temperamental, especially when considering brand. For Bb clarinet, I play a size 4 on Rico but a size 3 on Vandoren. And in a box of ten reeds for Rico, I get maybe around 4 that are playable while I get 6 or 7 from Vandoren. But Ricos are definitely much easier on beginners. It all depends on preference! :)
I Love this RUclips Video 😀
I love Rico reeds on my saxophone, they send out amazing sound when I'm playing the national anthem t places and christmas songs around this time of the year. Thank you Rico Reeds!!
Love the Rico Royals for alto sax. Thanks!
"Flaws in cane color..." Uhm, then why do I get 5 out of 10 reeds with discoloration?
God bless you
Awesome Town USA 😀
Hi ReedsRico, I'm cuious as to the differences in the sounds and intonations between the two reeds. I've just started playing the Alto Sax and have been a fan of the Saxophone for many years. I practice 2 times a day and look forward to providing the smooth sounds by many Sax players.
Thanks. Michael
These reeds are great for starting fires
@tl1358 I use to use both too. I was playing Java 3's for jazz on Soprano & Rico Jazz Select on Alto, I still use Vandoren 3's for classical set up, and I was always switching with Tenor to find one type that I liked. I'm now on Roberto's 3M for Tenor & am very happy with the sound, Alexander D.C. 3's for Alto & Soprano jazz set ups. For clarinet I've been using the 56 Rue Lepic 3.5's and have really enjoyed them and Vand. blue box for Bass Clarinet. Really want to try the Grand Concert reeds
Excellent 😀
Mitchell Lurie has always been a Rico reed. Mr. Lurie was a very fine CA-based clarinetist, and the Rico factory is located right in California! Glad you like them.
Oh boy.. those are some impressive manufacturing machines.
saxophones are not the only single reed instrment
Rico is a Brand.
So they either made clarinet or Saxaphone.
but there are different types of reeds for the different types of Clarinets and Saxs.
Wild stuff man
Have you tried our professional lines at all? You may be pleasantly surprised with our Reserve Classic line.
Jerry Bergonzi's playing is like butter
I love Rico's. I've been using them since 99. I get the best sound out of my bari and alto on good old Rico orange box 2 1/2s. I use Rico's Metalite and Graftonite mouthpieces. Every bari player should have a Metalite! My first box of Rico Jazz Selects are in the mail, I'm excited to use them!
I started using Rico Select Jazz on my alto and they're great. I found the filed ones terribly inconsistent though, but the few good ones were wonderful.
I have always been a fan of LaVoz medium reeds, and continue to use them as intregal tomy sound!
It depends on the genre you play and personal feel you prefer. In my opinion, I have found the rico jazz selects to be very consistent, even, and free blowing with a good amount of resistance to give you a very resonant tone. After playing around with the different vandoren products, alexander superial, and francois luis reeds I keep being drawn back to the jazz select 3ms. But thats not to say its "the best", but it fits my playing style and feels comfortable. I would recommend them
@holliblog Thanks for your kind words. To furthur prove my point I use both Rico and Vandoren. It just depends which horn I am playing. On Bb and A clarinets I use Rico Grand Concert Select Thick Blank. On saxophones I'll use Vandoren Javas. On Eb clarinet I alternate. On bass clarinet I use Vandoren traditional. I use what is right for me. Too many people posting here don't seem to understand this. For some reason it's a personal insult to them if someone uses a different reed than theirs.
Its kind of cool how they are made! I'm normally a brass player i.e. Tuba. I'm just getting into Bari sax and I've been watching videos on how to play them and its pretty cool how you actually make a reed
Are you kidding me? Rico has stepped up their game big time and their Reserve Classics are so much better than the V16s that Vandoren has
Rico Jazz Select is very good, then again I'm cheap and play on whatever is available at home or at the local music supply shop.
I used to play rico reeds a ton, before I switched to vandorans, but the biggest problem I had with them is those fkin cases, you put a reed in the if any little thing touches it, the reed slides right out the end and breaks!
For all of you saying "brand X suck compared to brand Y": grow up! Reeds are a matter of personal preference and fit with your mouthpiece. Certain reed cuts will work better than others on certain mouthpiece's facings, in certain styles and with a certain embouchure. If anything, having played on just about any reed that's out there, they ALL suck. All of them are inconsistent in strength, cut and response.
I dunno, I still love my Vandorens. Less work per box but the ones that do work are golden. But I also like Rico Royal. It's like half a step down from Vandoren.
We've changed our reed cases. Not only that, but the quality is far superior these days. You should give us a try again.
It depends on which Rico reeds you're talking about: the orange box ones are not the best by any means, yet look at the "Grand Concert Select" or the "Reserve" reedy by Rico and you'll find some of the best reeds in the world. Countless professionals use them exclusively. If you want proof of how good they sound, check out the videos on my channel!
I like rico reeds, I have not tried the new ones yet though, What ones do you have for clarinet and saxophone? Thanks
,Chris
Nice to hear over here Jerry Bergonzi as a background music.He usually plays Tenor Rico 3 1/2 Orange Box .
@ShoeBob98 I agree, most retail stores put a crazy margin on reeds.
I've found that adjustments are necessary for at least 8/10 of the reeds in a box, and I have been using Rico Royals. But it seems like everyone has their preference, so until I try something else I won't say anything.
I recently got a sample from Rico to try out, free of charge. I have been only using Vandoren Java reeds for jazz before. After a couple weeks of breaking in the reeds, i got to say that the Rico Jazz selects sound about the same if not better than the Vandorens. the rico's have a nice, warm, and fuzzy tone that i extremely like, and they seem to be working well with my setup. Very fun reeds to play on
The reed s are n o w better ❗️👍❗️ I was astonised about the flexible TONE ❗️👍❗️
Hi La Voz is a product from Rico
@GutsAndSpleen
Ricos are fine for beginners, much easier to learn on as they are "softer". Try working up to the thicker Rico grades and then move onto the Vandoren as you learn. They are a "harder" reed and when you are learning to first produce sound and learn to play can make it a frustrating experience. :-) There is no set time frame either for when you try thicker reeds. Hope this helped...
@meeshter24 I would stick with the size that gets the best sound & focus on how you're using air to produce the sound (for the projection it sounds like you're looking for) I think that with an ok set up, you don't need to change around sizes as you're describing. Check Liebman's "Complete Guide to Saxophone Sound Production", "The Science of Breath", Time Price's 3 Part Post on Breathing on the Rico Blog. It's my opinion but you'll have to experiment and find what works 4 you
o god this video is ten years old haha
AW reeds!!!
@IWANTPOPCORNS it depends on how good U are at bending Notes and Put feelings in the music it doesn't depends on the reed.
Ive used Vandoren 31/2 for awhile, but they seem alot harder, vandoren v.12 are really expensive but softer, but rico plastic covers are actually pretty legit, they last longer too
No the problem with vandoren is that its rare to get a box where all the reeds last 2 weeks witout chipping the slightest bit get Rico Reserve youll have to get them online but there worth it
Hi, Chris! Our newest reed line is called 'Reserve Classic'. It's a thicker cut reed and lends itself to a warm, even sound. They are also quite consistent. I'd be happy to send some for you to try, if you'd like.
Clarinet players Unite! Lol I use a Rico reed. Yet I guess I'm not really one to say how good or bad it is, because it's the only brand I've ever used. But it's not horrible.
So, I've been on 2 1/2 Vandoren since late July. I was going to switch to 3, but some other members said that 2 1/2 is better for marching band? What size is perfect for marching band, and what's perfect for wind ensemble?
I've played on the professional line reeds and still, I find them quite irritable on my lip after about 30 minutes, and especially even more after prolonged periods of time where i play lots
Essas palhetas Rico são muuuuuuuuuito leves independente do número de tensão. Prefiro 1000 vezes a Palhetas Vandorem ! Vandorem Reeds the best .
I, too, was lead to believe Rico reeds were not at superior as other top brands. I guess the only way believe your statement is to take you up on your offer of samples and try them out. Please put me in touch with someone about it.
@meeshter24 id say stick with the 2 1/2...... and what instrument do you play anyway?
That would be great! would there be a fee to this so I could try this reed?
@ShoeBob98 a box of 10 Rico Royals is $23 not $43. $26 for 10 Rico Jazz Selects...
so this is where my reeds come from. what if i get a chipped reed in the package because of the machinery?
dang, that would suck
@@chem9283 claire its been 3 years
@@sapph____ I DONT CAREEEEE
For me the normal Rico reeds have one of the best value! They sound quite good and they are very cheap! I am currently trying out some La Voz that I got recently, and they sound better then the normal Rico's and are just a tad more expensive.
I've also heard lots of good stuff about the Rico Reserves, I am also planning on picking some of those up.
By the way I use what I like, and don't care about the brand. I also like Vandoren reeds, but one of the major drawbacks is that they are EXPENSIVE
I play alto sax and use Rico reeds
Are they disinfected before shipped?
What species of cane is it you use for your reeds?
@jon96ify that's true but if ur just a beginner or u play for 1 or 2 years then it doesn't matter
Rico's reeds do work for my clarinet
one might well view the reed from the box as a crude starting point. There are some very powerful tricks to modifying them I learnt from an article on various methods in a music education joural. The favoured method is a bit odd, one cuts a groove just above the 'u' and about the width of a fine hacksaw blade, to the depth that frees the reed up. Sorry I can't tell you more now but maybe someone else can. I don't play reeds anymore.
anyone La Vas??
Which reed lines have you played? Thanks for the feedback. We use diamond cutters in the factory to ensure the smoothest cut. If you contact us (CR-RICO@daddario.com) and provide us a picture or send back the reed, we can look into it more for you!
@meeshter24 maybe you could try the 3 but i like 2 1/2 for the tenor and bari
@vpsaxman the way i said it kinda came out wrong. i wasnt complaining about Rico, i was complaining about the retail store that sells them. they sell them at that price, which is freaking ridiculous. i need to order them online instead
do you make synthetic reeds?
I've never heard of your Professional Reed Lines... I have to say that vandoren reeds are better than your standard reeds. Where can I buy your professional reeds or can I try some?
@osh0011 Plus, for the sound i look for, Rico is superior. I play classical, pep band music, marches, klezmer, jewish, jazz, swing, and pretty much anything. If Rico Reserve Classic can't help me with that kind of sound, I grab my standard Rico Reserve reeds for more edgy sound that doesn't suppress the overtones that i look for.
Personally, I like Vandoren reeds better since I have a Vandoren mouthpiece. I never knew Rico reeds were made like this, though.
Vandoren 2 1/2 for Alto - Saxophone, Yamaha Yas - 275
@tl1358 Well Said! While I currently don't play Rico, I have in the past & I have to say the ruckus over Rico confuses me. I usually hear it from students who like Katsyay, never tried them but their somewhat irresponsible & equipment dependent band director told them so. Bob Reynolds & Alex Han play Rico-I think they sound good. Heard nothing but good things about Grand Concert from Grabner's site and other Bass Clarinetists. They make 9 different types-try before you form your opinion in stone
I love the Mitchell Lurie Premium reeds. Also, did they used to be their own company, or has Rico always owned them?
I am a pro player and Rico is my favorite. The problem is that in Brazil, Rico is sooo expensive! I used to play the Frederick L. Hemkee but I now play the Royal because they are more easy to get.
@mikstr22 I probably shoulda mentioned that hahah I play alto sax
@tl1358 ditto. I've been playing & performing for almost 20 years and I have to agree here. Especially at this point in your playing, don't eliminate options. Also, look into sound related topics like breathing, articulation techniques, different reed regiments (cycling,humidity,reed prep), & reed working techniques. You'll often find that there's not 1 way of doing things and that 1 person doesn't have all the answers. Play'em side by side and see what you think & never stop asking questions.
It is interesting that people often talk about things that they think aren’t accounted for at the factory. But that is because they don’t know what they do at the factory.
You correctly mention some things that happen after the factory. But it is interesting to see how rigorous the manufacturing processes is.
ruclips.net/video/MwOUEsdpuI0/видео.html
Hello. Have you had the opportunity to try some of our newer reeds? You may not be aware that Rico now offers several wonderful professional reed options for both clarinet and saxophone. I'd be happy to send you some to try. Please message us for more info.
All best,
Josh Redman, RICO
I much prefer Rico over Vandoren because they are cheaper and much more consistent in quality. I also find that Vandoren reeds are to stiff and don't allow you to express your feelings as much as it is much harder to bend notes/make them more or less breathy and so on which I find Rico reeds do fantastically.
@tl1358 & @cowgirl11817 - This was for your response to cowgirl.
I like Vandoren reeds, but Rico reeds aren't too bad for occasional use.
HighlandOwl005 Rico are cheaper so beginners should use that instead of spending a lot of money, because they might change their mind on playing sax
@girolle01 yeah but still 3 months seems like alittle too much if you play everything, i rotate like 2-3 reeds maybe
i play bass clarinet and use tenor sax reeds and i do prefer vandoren reeds...nothing wrong with rico's either...
@Avranius Ricos are awesome for clarinet, but for saxophonist like me, Vandoren just gives us a better tone
the first box of rico reeds i bought(when i was a beginner) , one of the reeds was split before i even opened it... Vandoren reeds are wayyy better but Rico isn't bad for a beginner...
I personally enjoy Rico better than Vandoren. I tried SO HARD to like Vandoren, because I had always been told that they were better, but Ricos just sing better...In my opinion of course. I am a fan of Rico, and I play them exclusively :)
@tobylikesgrapes Actually, you might not be aware that we now have great professional reeds, both classical and jazz. Check out our Reserve Classic and Select Jazz lines; we'd be happy to send you some samples and answer any questions you have. Feel free to message us here.
@littlecatfisfINC why are vandoren reeds better?
@holliblog I guess 2 1/2 sounds good, then. But, like you said, I'll experiment for a bit, to see if something works better, then.
Did we ever connect on getting you some samples?
Glad I use Legree
Really? because i bought regular rico reeds i guess then rico royal a little later and they both seemed the same
vandorens are fine as long as you're okay with getting 1 good reed out of a box of 10.
lol im a clarinet player and i use these
@littlecatfisfINC I use Rico Reserve Classic over vandoren. I made the switch my junior year in high school after playing on vandoren for 5 years thinking they were superior. I tried every kind that i could between models and density of the reed. nothing worked when i was trying to find the right reed. Rico Royal in MY opinion is better than Vandoren. i then moved on to Rico Reserve and finally to Rico Reserve Classic. But reeds vary with people, mouthpieces, ligatures, etc. so one opinion does
@littlecatfisfINC not determine which reed brand is better, like yours. I have studied on reed making, how to balance, how to maintain, condition, and clean reeds and Rico has proven to me that they are more dependable, reliable, consistent, peppier, clearer than Vandoren. They require much less balancing, easier to maintain, condition and clean. Now, i don't even need to make reeds because i found reeds that work for my clarinet equipment and myself. There is more to reeds than buying a box.
@girolle01 3 months? ehhhh
Rico isn't what it used to be. If you've only tried "Orange Box," and that's what you're basing your opinion on, then I urge you to try our professional reed lines, which are not just great reeds, but also remarkably consistent. Some of the greatest artists today are using Rico. Don't take my word for it, let us send you some to try. Send us a message here, or e-mail CR-Rico@Daddario.com. Happy Holidays.
Reeds are so temperamental, especially when considering brand. For Bb clarinet, I play a size 4 on Rico but a size 3 on Vandoren. And in a box of ten reeds for Rico, I get maybe around 4 that are playable while I get 6 or 7 from Vandoren. But Ricos are definitely much easier on beginners. It all depends on preference! :)
+Sara CandleBaker same
I mostly use Rico Royals in 3 1/2 for my clarinet.
@superbandgeek1994
Some proof please??
@superbandgeek1994
Some proof please???
@SuperBandgeek1994
Some proof please???
lol, roco reed boxes look like cigarette boxes