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Strength 2.5
Medium-soft. Easy to blow, responds fast, but can thin out or close up under hard high-register pressure.
Product detailSKU #1274034480561
RicoPlasticover Tenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 2.5 Box of 5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Plastic-coated cane tenor sax reeds in medium-soft strength 2.5, five to a box. For players who want reeds that hold up to humidity and heavy playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Outdoor gigs and marching band where humidity wrecks bare cane
- Students moving up from strength 2 on tenor
- Players who want a brighter, more cutting tenor sound
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical players wanting a warm, dark, flexible tone
- Anyone already comfortable at 3 or above
- Players who prefer the feel of uncoated 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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Plasticover coating
Sealed cane. Shrugs off moisture swings, so response stays consistent outdoors and reeds last longer than bare cane.
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Tenor saxophone cut
Sized for a tenor mouthpiece only. Will not fit alto, soprano, or clarinet.
Detail 04
Box of 5
About $7.77 a reed. A small box, so expect a few weeks of regular playing, not a season.
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Cane under the coating
Still a real cane reed, so individual pieces vary. Not every one in the box will play the same.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece and ligature are not included — these are reeds only
- 02Strength is not standardized across brands; a 2.5 here may feel different elsewhere
- 03Coated reeds still need drying and rotation between playing sessions
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these good for a beginner?
Strength 2.5 works for a student past the first few months. If you are brand new to tenor and still building embouchure, a 2 will be easier to sound.
02Do Plasticover reeds last longer?
The plastic coating seals the cane against moisture, which is the main thing that warps and softens a reed. They generally outlast uncoated cane in the same conditions.
03Will these fit my alto sax?
No. These are cut for tenor saxophone. Alto reeds are shorter and narrower and will not seal on a tenor mouthpiece, or the reverse.
04Why do coated reeds sound brighter?
The sealed surface stiffens the reed's response slightly, which pushes more high-end into the sound. It cuts through a loud band better than a bare cane reed.
