Detail 01
Plasticover coating
A thin plastic seal over the cane. The reed stays stable between sessions instead of drying out and warping.
Product detailSKU #1274034480286
RicoPlasticover Baritone Saxophone Reeds Strength 2.5 Box of 5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Five plastic-coated baritone sax reeds in strength 2.5. Built for consistency and projection rather than a traditional dark bari tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bari players in rock, funk, or ska horn sections
- Gigs outdoors or in rooms where humidity is unpredictable
- Doublers who play bari occasionally and want reeds that keep
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical players wanting a warm, round low register
- Anyone who prefers the flexible feel of untreated cane
- Tenor or alto players — bari reeds are far larger
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 2.5
Medium-soft for bari. Low notes speak without much effort, though the very bottom loses some weight when pushed.
Detail 03
Box of 5
Bari reeds are large and expensive to make, so boxes of five are standard here rather than ten.
Detail 04
Baritone saxophone cut
The largest common sax reed. It will not seal on a tenor or alto mouthpiece.
Detail 05
Brighter response
Coating adds cut and attack, useful when the bari has to be heard under a rhythm section rather than blending.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only. No mouthpiece, ligature, or reed case.
- 02A short wetting is enough — the coating blocks deep soaking.
- 03Store flat in a reed guard; large bari reeds chip easily at the tip.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 2.5 a good starting strength on bari?
It is a reasonable middle ground. Beginners often start at 2, while players on open jazz mouthpieces frequently move up to 3.
02Why only 5 reeds instead of 10?
Baritone reeds are much larger than alto or tenor, so they are packaged in fives. The coating also tends to extend each reed's playing life.
03Will these work for concert band?
They will play fine, but the coating pushes the tone brighter. For blending in a concert band, plain cane is the more common choice.
04How should I store them between rehearsals?
Flat in a reed guard or case. Leaving a bari reed on the mouthpiece invites warping at the tip and chipping.
