D'addario - Rico RICO ORANGE BB CLARINET REEDS 2.5
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 Iconic Reed Designed for Consistency and Accessibility
The Rico "Orange Box" reeds have established themselves over time as an accessible reference, especially in educational settings and jazz-oriented playing. Their design emphasizes ease of vibration while seeking better consistency from reed to reed through modern manufacturing techniques. The result: a reed that is easy to handle, with a direct response, well suited for musicians seeking efficiency without unnecessary complexity.
For Which Musicians and Styles?
With their quick response and flexible playing feel, these reeds are particularly suitable for students and beginner to intermediate musicians who want to achieve sound quickly without forcing. They are highly appreciated in jazz aesthetics but also fit well in variety, ensembles, and daily practice (scales, articulation, setup), especially when the goal is to prioritize ease of sound production and fluidity.
Sound and Design
The American cut here is characterized by a heart (central area of the reed influencing support and sound density) and a profile thinner than usual: this promotes quick vibration and a softer sensation under the lips. The vamp (the worked area toward the tip) is thinner, contributing to an easier attack, useful for articulation and dynamics at low volume. At strength 2.5, there is generally a good balance between comfort, control, and stability, while maintaining a lively enough response for the typical jazz phrasing and inflections.
Technical specifications
| Category | Bb clarinet |
| Material | reed |
| Quantity | 3 |
| Model | Rico "Orange Box" |
| Strength | 2.5 |
| Cut | American |
| Profile and heart | thinner than normal |
| Vamp | thinner cut for easier playing |
| Packaging | pack of 3 reeds |
| Also available | packs of 10 or Novapak dispensers of 25 reeds (depending on product variant) |
| Positioning | affordable prices, practical packaging, often chosen by educators |
| Product subject to a specific withdrawal right | for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it cannot be returned or exchanged. |
Questions frequently asked
Are Rico Orange Box 2.5 reeds suitable for beginner B♭ clarinet players?
The 2.5 strength offers a balance between comfort, control, and stability. The thinner tip and heart promote a flexible response, suitable for beginner to intermediate levels.
What is the sound character of D'Addario Rico Orange Box B♭ clarinet reeds 2.5?
Thanks to their American cut, these reeds favor a quick vibration start and direct projection. This design is particularly appreciated in jazz styles.
How many reeds are included in this pack?
The packaging contains 3 cane reeds for B♭ clarinet.
Are these reeds suitable for jazz and articulation work?
The thinner vamp facilitates attack and articulation work. The 2.5 strength maintains a lively response for jazz phrasing and inflections. They can also be used in ensembles, variety music, or for daily practice.
Can a pack of Rico reeds be returned once opened?
Once the pack is opened, the product cannot be subject to cancellation, refund, or exchange for hygiene reasons. This rule applies to the pack of 3 reeds.
