Detail 01
Strength 2.5
Medium-soft. Easier low register response and less jaw fatigue, at the cost of some volume and top-end control.
Product detailSKU #1274034480640
RicoContra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet Reeds, Box of 10 Strength 2.5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Box of ten strength 2.5 reeds for contra-alto and contrabass clarinet. Medium-soft, suited to players building low-clarinet embouchure strength.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Section players covering contra parts in concert band
- Doublers moving down from Bb clarinet to contra
- Stocking up before a concert season on a large instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bb, bass or Eb clarinet — these are cut for contra sizes
- Players wanting more resistance and volume at the low end
- Saxophone players; the cut and dimensions differ
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
Contra-alto/contrabass cut
Wider and longer than a Bb clarinet reed. Sized to the much larger contra mouthpiece table.
Detail 03
Box of 10
Enough to rotate several reeds through a season. Cane varies box to box, so expect some to play better than others.
Detail 04
Cane construction
Reeds are consumable and warp with moisture. Rotate three or four in use rather than playing one to death.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only. No mouthpiece, ligature or reed guard included.
- 02Confirm your horn is contra-alto or contrabass, not bass clarinet
- 03Break new reeds in gradually over several short sessions
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a bass clarinet?
No. Bass clarinet takes its own smaller reed. These are cut for the larger contra-alto and contrabass mouthpieces.
02Is 2.5 a good strength for a student?
It is a common starting point on contra. It blows easily and speaks in the low register, which matters more than volume when you are learning the instrument.
03How many reeds are in the box?
Ten.
04How long does a reed last?
Depends on playing hours and care. Rotating several reeds and drying them after playing extends life considerably compared to using one every day.
