Detail 01
Strength 1.5
Very soft. Easy to get sound on a large bari mouthpiece, but tone thins out and pitch sags when pushed loud.
Product detailSKU #1274034480610
RicoBaritone Saxophone Reeds, Box of 3 Strength 1.5 Box of 3
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Three baritone sax reeds in strength 1.5, the softest common grade. Aimed at students starting on bari or moving down from a smaller horn.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students starting bari sax who lack the air for a firm reed
- Trying strength 1.5 without committing to a full box of 10
- Keeping a soft spare in the case for long playing days
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Experienced bari players — 1.5 will feel flabby and go flat
- Tenor, alto or clarinet; the cut is baritone-specific
- Anyone needing a semester's supply; three reeds go quickly
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 saxophone cut
Much larger than alto or tenor reeds. Sized to a bari mouthpiece table and not usable on any smaller horn.
Detail 03
Box of 3
A trial quantity. Cheaper way to test a strength, but expect to reorder if bari is your main horn.
Detail 04
Rico unfiled cut
No file across the vamp, so there is a bit more heart and a slightly darker, thicker sound than a filed reed.
Detail 05
Cane construction
With only three reeds, one dud is a third of the box. Bari reeds are large and vary noticeably.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only — no mouthpiece, ligature or case
- 02Bari reeds are big and warp easily; a reed guard is worth having
- 03Most bari players outgrow 1.5 quickly and move to 2 or 2.5
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 1.5 too soft for baritone sax?
For an adult or experienced player, usually yes. It suits a student just starting on bari who hasn't built the air support a bigger horn needs.
02Can I use a tenor reed on bari instead?
No. A baritone mouthpiece is substantially larger. A tenor reed won't cover the table and won't seal, so it won't play.
03Why only three reeds instead of ten?
It's a trial-size pack. Useful for testing whether a strength suits you before buying a full box, or for keeping a spare on hand.
04When should I move up from 1.5?
Once the low notes sag in pitch, the tone sounds thin, or the reed closes up when you play loudly. Strength 2 is the usual next step.
