Detail 01
Strength 1.5
Very soft. Easy to get a sound out with minimal air support, at the cost of body and volume control.
Product detailSKU #1274034480737
RicoBass Clarinet Reeds, Box of 3 Strength 1.5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Three-pack of bass clarinet reeds in strength 1.5, the softest common cut. Aimed at beginners and doublers new to the instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year bass clarinet students building embouchure
- Clarinetists doubling on bass for the first time
- Players who tire quickly on harder reeds
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Experienced players wanting fuller low-register tone
- Soprano Bb clarinet — wrong size entirely
- Anyone who finds 1.5 too bright or thin-sounding
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
Box of 3
Smaller pack than most. Enough to rotate two or three reeds but not a long-term supply.
Detail 03
Bass clarinet cut
Wider and longer than a soprano clarinet reed. Not interchangeable with a standard Bb reed.
Detail 04
Cane construction
Soak before use. Response shifts with humidity, and reeds chip if handled roughly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mouthpiece, ligature or reed guard included
- 02Soft reeds wear out faster than harder ones under regular playing
- 03Most players move past 1.5 within months as embouchure strengthens
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on a regular Bb clarinet?
No. Bass clarinet reeds are noticeably larger. They won't sit correctly on a soprano clarinet mouthpiece.
02Is 1.5 too soft?
For a true beginner, no — it makes producing a sound much easier. Once tone feels thin or notes squeak up high, move to a 2 or 2.5.
03Why only three reeds?
It's a small pack. Rotating three reeds still works, but heavy players will go through the box faster than a five-pack.
04Do these need breaking in?
Yes. Wet the reed and play it briefly for the first few sessions rather than for a full rehearsal.
