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Plasticover coating
Sealed cane. Resists moisture and temperature swings, so it plays consistently outdoors and lasts longer than uncoated.
Product detailSKU #1274034480662
RicoPlasticover Baritone Saxophone Reeds Strength 3.5 Box of 5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Five plastic-coated baritone sax reeds in a firm strength. Built for players who need reeds that survive outdoor gigs and long rehearsals.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching band and outdoor bari players dealing with weather
- Loud stage work where a brighter, cutting tone helps
- Doublers who pick the horn up occasionally and need reeds ready to play
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical bari players wanting a dark, warm concert tone
- Beginners — 3.5 is firm for a developing embouchure
- Anyone who prefers the feel of bare cane under the lip
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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Strength 3.5
Firm. Needs a developed embouchure and good air support, and rewards it with volume and low-end control.
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Box of 5
Half a standard box, but coated reeds last longer, so a five-pack covers similar ground.
Detail 04
Baritone sax cut
Sized for bari only. Will not work on tenor, alto or soprano.
Detail 05
Coated surface
Brighter and more projecting than bare cane. Feels slick against the lip until you adjust.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only — no mouthpiece, ligature or reed case included
- 02Coated reeds need less soaking than cane; over-wetting does nothing
- 03If you play 3 in another brand, 3.5 here may feel like a jump
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Why choose Plasticover over regular cane?
The coating holds up to humidity and temperature changes, which matters outdoors and on long gigs. Trade-off is a brighter tone.
02Is 3.5 too hard for a high schooler?
It depends on embouchure development, not age. If it feels stuffy or you run out of air, move to 3.
03How long do these last compared to regular reeds?
The coating slows down warping and waterlogging, so they generally outlast an uncoated reed of the same strength.
04Do I still need to wet them?
A brief wetting is enough. The coating means they don't absorb water the way bare cane does.
