D'addario - Rico ORGANIC RESERVE EVOLUTION 5 - CLARINET BB

Reserve Evolution: the top-of-the-line "clarinet" reeds from D'Addario, with the demands of modern manufacturing

With the Organic Reserve Evolution series, D'Addario highlights its first certified reeds from organic farming, while relying on next-generation digital technologies to ensure remarkable manufacturing uniformity. Within the Reserve family dedicated to clarinet, this "Evolution" version stands out by design choices clearly focused on timbre richness, stability, and projection, featuring a thicker blank than the rest of the range.

For which clarinetists and aesthetics?

These reeds are primarily aimed at professionals and advanced students in the refinement phase who desire a warm, round, and flexible sound. They are particularly suitable for contexts where color and note holding are as important as articulation: classical repertoire, chamber music, orchestra, but also any situation requiring controlled projection and great homogeneity in dynamics.

Sound and design

The design of the Organic Reserve Evolution reed is based on a thick blank, which promotes a very round timbre and a sensation of stability in sound production. The sturdy vamp enhances projection and note holding, useful for maintaining sonic presence without forcing. The thicker tip aims for more precise articulation (cleaner and better-controlled attacks), while retaining warmth and flexibility that help sculpt the sound according to style and venue.

Recommended compatible accessories

To preserve the response and longevity of your reeds, the use of a ventilated protective reed case is particularly recommended. A swab (appropriate for your clarinet) also helps limit residual moisture and stabilize reed behavior on a daily basis.

Technical specifications