Detail 01
Alto clarinet cut
Sized for the Eb alto mouthpiece — wider than Bb soprano, narrower than bass. Not interchangeable.
Product detailSKU #1274034480555
RicoAlto Clarinet Reeds, Box of 25 Strength 3.5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Eb alto clarinet reeds, strength 3.5, twenty-five to a box. Bulk stock for a clarinet-choir section or a player who goes through reeds fast.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Clarinet choir alto players stocking a full season
- Directors buying section reeds in one order
- Experienced players who want firm resistance and a full low register
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bb soprano or bass clarinet — wrong reed size
- Beginners still building embouchure strength; 3.5 blows hard
- Players who only need two or three reeds
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
Strength 3.5
Firm. Takes more air and a developed embouchure, but holds pitch and body at loud dynamics.
Detail 03
Box of 25
Section-sized quantity. Enough to sort into good, average, and reject piles and still have plenty.
Detail 04
About $2.40 per reed
Bulk box drops the per-reed cost below a ten-pack, which matters at this quantity.
Detail 05
Cane reed
Strength varies within the box. At 3.5 the stiff outliers may need light sanding on the vamp.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only — no mouthpiece, ligature, or storage case included
- 02If you play 3 on Bb, 3.5 on alto will feel noticeably heavier
- 03Store the box somewhere dry; twenty-five reeds sit unused for months
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on a bass clarinet?
No. Bass clarinet reeds are larger. Alto reeds will be undersized on a bass mouthpiece and leak air at the rails.
02Is 3.5 too hard for a student?
Usually yes. A student moving from soprano to alto is generally better served by 2.5 or 3 until the embouchure adjusts.
03How many reeds come in the box?
Twenty-five, all strength 3.5.
04Do all 25 play the same?
No. Cane varies, so expect a spread from soft to stiff even within one strength. Sorting and rotating is normal.
