D'addario - Rico RLC05SF - LA VOZ BARITONE SOFT BOX OF 5

La Voz: a historic reference, now supported by D'Addario expertise

In the world of reeds, La Voz has established itself as a "standard" choice among many musicians, especially in jazz, thanks to a well-appreciated balance between power, flexibility, and tonal grain. Now manufactured with D'Addario's production technology, La Voz reeds aim for better consistency: fewer surprises when opening a box, and a more predictable playing feel on a daily basis. The profile is well balanced, with a reinforced heel (the lower part of the reed, ligature side) that promotes a fuller and more stable sound.

For which musicians and styles?

D'Addario La Voz reeds are intended for intermediate to professional musicians seeking a responsive reed capable of maintaining nuance and projection while remaining flexible in articulation. Their character makes them particularly comfortable in jazz (dense sound, good presence), but they are also suitable for pop, funk, orchestra/band settings, and more generally for any context where a full sound with clear articulation is expected. With strengths available from "soft " to "hard ", each musician can adjust the balance between ease and resistance.

Sound and design

The character of La Voz reeds is recognized by a powerful sound and a tone often perceived as richer, partly due to a more pronounced heel. Practically, this can provide greater stability in the low register and a sensation of a more supported "air column," useful for carrying sound in an ensemble. Flexibility remains a strong point: the reed responds quickly, facilitating attacks, inflections, and dynamic variations.

Useful glossary: the heel is the base of the reed, clamped by the ligature; the strength corresponds to resistance (the "harder" it is, the more air and support are needed); the response describes how easily the reed vibrates upon attack. As with any reed, the final sound also depends on the mouthpiece, ligature, instrument, and your blowing technique: ideally, choose a strength consistent with your embouchure and mouthpiece opening.

Recommended compatible accessories

To protect your reeds and stabilize their behavior, a reed case (storage box) is a simple and effective option: it limits shocks, helps keep reeds flat, and facilitates rotation between multiple reeds.

Technical specifications