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Strength 3.5
Firm. More back pressure and control at volume, but demands more air and embouchure support.
Product detailSKU #1274034480728
RicoBass Clarinet Reeds, Box of 10 Strength 3.5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ten strength 3.5 cane reeds for bass clarinet. A firm reed, aimed at a player with a settled embouchure who wants stock on hand.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Ensemble bass clarinetists who need a working rotation of reeds
- Players wanting resistance for a focused low register
- Restocking a strength you've already settled on
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners still building embouchure strength
- Soprano or Eb clarinet players — wrong size entirely
- Anyone wanting a light, free-blowing reed for soft playing
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.
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Bass clarinet cut
Sized for a bass clarinet mouthpiece. Bb soprano clarinet reeds are much smaller and won't substitute.
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Box of 10
Enough for a full rotation of four or five plus backups. About $3.60 per reed.
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Cane
Natural cane varies. From ten, expect a few excellent reeds, most usable, and one or two rejects.
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Rico strength numbering
Rico grades tend to run softer than other brands, so their 3.5 may feel closer to another maker's 3.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only — no reed guard, ligature or mouthpiece in the box
- 02Break in new reeds over several short sessions before relying on one
- 03If 3.5 feels stuffy, the mouthpiece tip opening may be too wide for it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between 3 and 3.5?
3.5 is stiffer. It gives more resistance and control at higher volume but takes more air and embouchure strength to sound freely.
02Can I use these on a regular Bb clarinet?
No. Bass clarinet reeds are considerably larger. They will not seat on a soprano clarinet mouthpiece.
03How should I store them?
Flat in a reed guard or case, dried after playing. Leaving a reed on the mouthpiece warps it and shortens its life.
04Is a box of 10 worth it over smaller packs?
If you already know 3.5 works for you, yes — the per-reed cost drops and you get a rotation, which makes each reed last longer.
