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Strength 2.5
Softer end of the working range on bari. Easy low-register response, less back-pressure when pushing volume.
Product detailSKU #1274034480599
Rico RoyalBaritone Saxophone Reeds, Box of 10 Strength 2.5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ten cane baritone sax reeds at strength 2.5, double cut. A full working box for a horn that eats reeds and money.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bari players who need a season's supply in one buy
- Section players rotating five or more reeds
- Students moving up from tenor to bari
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tenor or alto sax — bari reeds are much larger
- Players who want a harder reed for loud section work
- Anyone wanting to sample a strength before committing
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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Double cut
A second cut across the base of the vamp. Tends to break in faster and feel more flexible under the lip.
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Box of 10
Enough to build a real rotation. Cane lasts far longer when each reed rests days between plays.
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Cane
Natural material, so a box grades out — a few excellent, most usable, one or two duds. That is normal.
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Baritone sax cut
The largest common sax reed. It will not seat on a tenor or alto mouthpiece.
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$52.99 for ten
About $5.30 per reed, cheaper per piece than buying three- or five-packs of the same reed.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece, ligature and reed case are not included
- 02Bari reeds are big — confirm your horn, not tenor or alto
- 03Break in new reeds over short sessions before playing a gig on one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a tenor sax?
No. Baritone reeds are noticeably wider and longer. They will overhang a tenor mouthpiece and will not seal.
02Is 2.5 too soft for baritone sax?
It is on the easy side. Good for students and for comfort over long sessions; players pushing volume in a loud section often prefer 3.0.
03What does a double cut mean?
There is an extra cut at the base of the vamp. It generally makes the reed feel more flexible and play in sooner than an unfiled cut.
04How many reeds should I rotate?
Four or five in regular rotation is common. Ten gives you that plus replacements as the older ones die out.
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
