D'ADDARIO ROYAL ALTO SAXOPHONE REEDS 1.5
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The Essentials to Know About Rico Royal Reeds
The Essentials to Know About Rico Royal Reeds
- Balanced and consistent response across all registers, with greater clarity in sound.
- Hybrid cut : combination of the traditional Rico cut and a French cut, featuring a more robust vamp (the vibrating area).
- Improved consistency thanks to advanced manufacturing machines and processes.
- Strength 1.5 : flexible feel, ideal for facilitating sound production and playing flexibility.
Manufacturer Information
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Rico Royal: A Versatile Reference in the Range
Rico Royal reeds stand out for their design aimed at balancing ease of play and timbre definition. They are offered in more varied strengths than the Rico "Orange Box" reeds, while targeting enhanced manufacturing consistency to minimize variations between reeds.
For Which Musician and Styles?
Designed for advanced players, Rico Royal reeds are particularly suited for jazz and classical contexts. Their consistent response and clearer sound help maintain precise articulation, whether in expressive phrasing or more demanding playing in terms of intonation and nuance.
Sound and Design
The French cut (a profile favoring precision and clarity) combined with a more robust vamp offers a good compromise between projection, stability, and control. At strength 1.5, the reed remains flexible: the response is more immediate, with a comfortable feel appreciated for attacks and register transitions.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the response and lifespan of your reeds, a reed case (universal size) is recommended to store them flat and limit deformation.
- Balanced response across all registers, with greater clarity in the sound
Technical specifications
| Category | alto sax | Quantity | 10 |
| Material | reed | ||
| Brand and range | Rico Royal reeds | Other packaging available | packs of 3 reeds |
| Cut | Rico traditional with a more robust vamp, French filed | Specific right of withdrawal | for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it cannot be refunded or exchanged |
| Packaging | box of 10 reeds | ||
Questions frequently asked
Are Rico Royal 1.5 reeds compatible with an alto saxophone?
This box contains 10 cane reeds intended for alto saxophone, strength 1.5.
What is the playing feel of a 1.5 strength alto saxophone reed?
With a 1.5 strength, the reed remains flexible and promotes immediate response. Attacks and register transitions benefit from a comfortable playing sensation.
For which styles are D'Addario Rico Royal 1.5 reeds recommended?
The French cut designates these reeds for jazz and classical styles. Their consistent response supports precise articulation and dynamic control. They are designed for advanced players.
What sound does the French cut of Rico Royal alto reeds provide?
The French cut profile enhances clarity and tonal precision. A more robust vamp contributes to projection and stability.
How to preserve Rico Royal cane reeds?
A universal reed case allows flat storage and reduces deformation. For hygiene reasons, an opened box cannot be refunded or exchanged.



