Detail 01
Strength 1.5
Very soft. Speaks with minimal air, but bends flat and chokes off when you push volume.
Product detailSKU #1274034480516
Rico RoyalBaritone Saxophone Reeds, Box of 10 Strength 1.5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Box of ten filed-cut cane reeds for baritone sax in a very soft 1.5. Aimed at beginners still building embouchure strength.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year bari players whose embouchure tires within minutes
- Doublers picking up bari and needing an easy-blowing reed
- Students returning after a long layoff rebuilding chops
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Experienced players — 1.5 will close up and thin out under real air
- Anyone chasing a dark, dense bari sound; too soft to project
- Players on very open mouthpiece facings, which need harder reeds
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
Double (filed) cut
Extra cane removed in a strip below the vamp. Responds faster and brightens the tone versus an unfiled cut.
Detail 03
Cane
Natural material, so each reed plays differently. Expect a few duds per box and rotate the good ones.
Detail 04
Box of 10
Enough to rotate four or five playable reeds while others dry, which extends the life of each.
Detail 05
Baritone cut
Sized only for bari mouthpieces. A tenor or alto reed will not seat correctly on the table.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only — no ligature, mouthpiece, or reed case included
- 02Soak each new reed briefly and break it in over several short sessions
- 03Strength numbers differ between brands; a Rico 1.5 isn't another brand's 1.5
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 1.5 too soft for me?
For a beginner it's a reasonable start. If notes go flat or the sound thins when you play louder, move up to a 2 or 2.5.
02What's the difference between filed and unfiled?
Filed reeds have a straight cut across the bark below the vamp. They tend to respond quicker and sound a bit brighter than unfiled.
03Will these fit my tenor sax?
No. Baritone reeds are wider and longer. You need tenor-cut reeds for a tenor mouthpiece.
04How long does a reed last?
Varies with practice time and care. Rotating between several reeds instead of playing one daily makes each last considerably longer.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Cane
2 detailsOther
- Cut
- Double
- Quantity
- 10
