D'addario - Rico Reed Holder Tenor/Baritone Saxophone + Bass Clarinet

Rico by D'Addario: An Accessory Designed for Musicians Every Day

The Rico line, now part of the D'Addario family, has established itself as a reference for reed accessories: simple, effective, and field-oriented. The Rico Reed Guard IV fits this logic with a robust and minimalist reed case designed to make life easier for clarinetists and saxophonists who alternate between several reeds (practice, concert, rehearsal) and want to keep them in good condition.

Who Is It For, and In What Musical Contexts?

This reed case is suitable for all levels, from beginners learning to manage their reed rotation to advanced musicians preparing multiple reeds according to their repertoire. It is perfectly suited for classical, jazz, contemporary music, brass bands, and any situation where reeds are transported (lessons, studio, tour). It is also an excellent complement to keep a spare reed accessible without leaving it "loose" in the case.

Sound and Design

A reed case does not directly influence the tone, but it plays a key role in the stability of the reed: a well-protected reed better maintains its curve and table, which helps sustain a consistent response and playing feel. The Rico Reed Guard IV focuses on a compact design, engineered to avoid shocks and keep reeds separated to limit friction and micro-impacts during transport.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To complement your maintenance routine, a swab suited to your instrument and a reed case (for rotation at home) are often good allies. If you play saxophone, a reliable ligature and a mouthpiece cap can also help secure your gear in the case.

Technical specifications

Use	Multi-instruments	Color	Black
Category	tenor sax	Quantity	1
Material	synthetic

Capacity

up to 4 reeds