Detail 01
Strength 1.5
Very soft. Easy to blow and quick to sound, but thin in tone and prone to squeaking in the high register.
Product detailSKU #1274034480603
RicoPlasticover Bb Clarinet Reeds Strength 1.5 Box of 5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Box of five Bb clarinet reeds in strength 1.5, coated in plastic. Very soft — aimed at beginners and marching use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year clarinet students building an embouchure
- Outdoor and marching playing where humidity swings
- Doublers who want a reed that plays right out of the box
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Advanced players needing a focused classical tone
- Anyone on strength 3 or higher — 1.5 will feel loose and thin
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
Plasticover coating
Cane sealed in a thin plastic layer. Resists moisture swings, so it plays consistently outdoors and lasts longer.
Detail 03
Box of 5
Enough to rotate reeds across a few weeks. Rotating rather than playing one reed daily extends all of them.
Detail 04
Bb clarinet cut
Cut for Bb soprano clarinet only. Will not fit bass clarinet, alto sax, or Eb clarinet.
Detail 05
Coated cane vs bare cane
Needs little to no soaking before playing, unlike bare cane reeds that require a wetting routine.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ligature and mouthpiece not included — these are reeds only
- 021.5 is a starting strength; most players move up within months
- 03Store in a reed case, not loose in the instrument case
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 1.5 too soft for me?
If you are past your first few months and getting a thin or squeaky sound, yes. Move to a 2 or 2.5.
02Do I need to soak these?
Barely. The plastic coating means they play almost immediately, unlike uncoated cane which needs wetting first.
03Will these fit a bass clarinet?
No. These are cut for Bb soprano clarinet. Bass clarinet takes a larger reed.
04How long does one reed last?
The coating extends life compared to bare cane, but reeds are consumable. Rotate between several to stretch the box.
