D'addario - Rico REED GUARD FOR TENOR/BARITONE SAX AND BASS CLARINET - BLACK
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
Couldn't load pickup availability
Information
Information
Manufacturer Information
D'addario - Rico
https://www.daddario.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
D'Addario Europe Ltd
Email:
Address:
An Essential Accessory in the D'Addario Range
Renowned for the consistency and reliability of its wind instrument accessories, D'Addario offers with the Reed Guard a simple and effective solution to protect one of the most sensitive elements of playing: the reed. In the large size version, this reed case meets the needs of musicians playing instruments with longer and wider reeds, while maintaining a practical and robust approach, ideal for everyday use.
Who Is It For, and In What Contexts?
This reed case is suitable for all levels, from beginner to professional, whenever you use reeds for bass clarinet, alto/bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, or baritone saxophone. It is especially useful in orchestras, brass bands, jazz, or contemporary music, when you alternate between several reeds (rehearsal, concert, doubling, varying weather conditions) and need quick, clean, and secure storage.
Sound and Design
A reed case does not directly influence the timbre, but it plays a key role in the response and stability of your reed. By protecting the tip and avoiding unwanted pressure, the D'Addario Reed Guard helps maintain a more consistent reed, with more predictable playability from session to session. Its design with a soft rubber lid ensures a firm hold without marking the reed, while the grooved surfaces promote more stable preservation to limit deformation.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To complete your routine, a swab suitable for your instrument and a reed storage box for your home reserve can be good allies. If you frequently change reeds, having multiple reed cases can also simplify organization (reeds "ready to play," breaking-in reeds, spare reeds).
Technical specifications
| Category | tenor sax | Color | Black |
| Material | synthetic | Quantity | 1 |
Questions frequently asked
Is this reed case compatible with tenor saxophone reeds?
The large size format is designed for tenor saxophone and baritone saxophone reeds.
Can bass clarinet reeds be stored in the D'Addario Rico Reed Guard black case?
This holder accepts bass clarinet reeds, as well as alto clarinet and contrabass clarinet reeds. Its design is adapted to the long and wide reeds of these instruments.
How does the lid protect the reeds?
A soft rubber lid holds the reeds without marking them. The grooved surfaces limit pressure on the tip and help reduce deformation. This helps the reed’s response remain more consistent between sessions.
Is the reed case made of synthetic material?
The technical sheet indicates it is made of synthetic material, with a black finish.
How many reed cases are included?
The quantity specified is 1 reed case.
