D'addario - Rico ORANGE CONTRABASS CLARINET REEDS 1.5
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D'addario - Rico
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A Classic "Educational" Reed Popular in Jazz
The Rico "Orange Box" reeds have established themselves as an accessible reference, often recommended by teachers, thanks to their ease of play and excellent consistency-to-price ratio. Highly appreciated in jazz for their immediate response, they are also perfectly suited for daily use in conservatories and concert bands.
For Whom and Which Styles
With their strength 1.5, these reeds are primarily aimed at beginners and students seeking simple vibration, as well as musicians wanting a flexible reed for jazz, pop, or ensembles. A light strength facilitates attack and legato while reducing effort.
Sound and Design
The American cut (thinner vamp, generally unfiled) promotes a quick response and a flexible playing feel. The thinner heart helps the reed vibrate easily, which can provide a more direct sound and comfortable projection, especially in the mid register.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the lifespan of your reeds, consider a ventilated reed case and a swab suitable for your instrument (compatibility to be checked depending on saxophone or clarinet).
Technical specifications
| Category | contrabass clarinet |
| Material | reed |
| Quantity | 10 |
| Single reed instrument reeds (according to the model indicated on the box | saxophone or clarinet) |
| Strength | 1.5 |
| Product subject to a specific withdrawal right | for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it cannot be returned, refunded, or exchanged. |
Questions frequently asked
Are Rico Orange 1.5 reeds suitable for a contrabass clarinet?
These cane reeds are designed for the contrabass clarinet and are offered in strength 1.5.
What is the strength of Rico Orange for contrabass clarinet?
Strength 1.5 corresponds to a light reed, promoting easy vibration and ease of attack. It is especially suited for beginners and students.
How many reeds are in this Rico Orange box?
The packaging contains 10 cane reeds.
Are these reeds suitable for jazz?
The American cut, with a thin vamp and generally unfiled, favors quick response. The thinner heart facilitates vibration and provides a flexible sound, sought after for jazz and popular music. A strength of 1.5 reduces playing effort, particularly in the middle register.
Can an opened box of Rico Orange reeds be returned?
For hygiene reasons, an opened box cannot be returned, refunded, or exchanged.



