Detail 01
Strength 3.5
Medium-hard. Wants steady air support and a fairly close mouthpiece tip. On a wide tip it will feel stiff.
Product detailSKU #1274228066752
Legere ReedsBaritone Saxophone Reed Strength 3.5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single synthetic baritone sax reed in 3.5. For players who want a reed that plays the same every day without soaking or break-in.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Doubling players who pick up bari after weeks in the case
- Outdoor gigs where humidity and heat wreck cane
- Players tired of sorting good reeds from a box
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing the warm, slightly loose texture of broken-in cane
- Anyone unsure of their strength — 3.5 is a firm starting guess
- Shoppers wanting several reeds to rotate for the price
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
Synthetic
No soaking, no warping, no waiting. Plays the same in the first minute as the fiftieth hour.
Detail 03
Filed cut
Bark removed at the shoulder, so the reed responds faster and sits a little brighter than an unfiled cut.
Detail 04
One reed per package
You are buying a single reed to live on, not a box to sort through. Budget one spare.
Detail 05
Baritone cut
Sized for a baritone mouthpiece only. Tenor and alto reeds of the same strength will not seat.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One reed only — no backup in the box
- 02Synthetic strengths run in quarter steps; 3.5 may not match your cane 3.5
- 03Wipe and store in the case; a dropped tip chips and does not recover
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to soak it before playing?
No. Synthetic reeds play dry, straight out of the case. Put it on the mouthpiece and go.
02How long does one last?
Far longer than cane, since it does not absorb moisture or break down. It ends when the tip chips or the response goes dull.
03Is 3.5 the same as my cane 3.5?
Not reliably. Synthetic strength scales differ from cane. If your cane 3.5 feels near your limit, this will likely feel firmer.
04Will it fit my mouthpiece?
It fits standard baritone saxophone mouthpieces. Very open tips will make a 3.5 feel resistant.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Synthetic
2 detailsOther
- Cut
- Filed
- Quantity
- 1
