Detail 01
Strength 2
Soft. Speaks with less air and less embouchure pressure, so low notes come out earlier while you build up.
Product detailSKU #1274034480357
Frederick HemkeBaritone Saxophone Reeds Strength 2 Box of 5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Baritone saxophone reeds, strength 2, five per box. A soft reed for beginners or anyone returning to bari after time off.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year bari players still building air support
- Doublers picking up bari from a smaller horn
- Long rehearsals where a harder reed wears you out
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Experienced players wanting resistance to push against
- Anyone chasing a loud, projecting section sound
- Alto or tenor players — bari cut only
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Baritone cut
A large reed, much bigger than tenor. It only seats on a bari mouthpiece — nothing smaller will work.
Detail 03
Cane reed
Natural material, so expect variation within the box. Rotate a few reeds rather than playing one until it dies.
Detail 04
Box of 5
About $5.60 each. Realistically two or three will play well, so plan on buying before you run out.
Detail 05
Soft reeds and volume
A 2 gives up some projection and can close up when you push hard. That is the tradeoff for easy response.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only. No mouthpiece, ligature, or reed guard included
- 02If you already play 2.5 or 3 on bari, this will feel too loose
- 03Soak briefly and store flat — bari reeds warp easily when left out
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is strength 2 right for a beginner?
Yes, that is the main use. Bari takes a lot of air, and a 2 lets notes speak while your embouchure and breath support develop.
02When should I move up to a 2.5?
When the reed starts closing off on louder passages or the sound feels thin and uncontrolled. That usually means you have outgrown the strength.
03Can I use these on a tenor?
No. Baritone reeds are considerably larger and will hang over a tenor mouthpiece. Buy tenor-cut reeds for a tenor.
04How many reeds in a box actually play well?
Cane varies, so typically a few per box stand out. Rotate between two or three good ones so no single reed takes all the wear.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
