Detail 01
Strength 3
Medium. Enough resistance for a full low register without demanding the air a 3.5 or 4 needs.
Product detailSKU #1274034480723
Rico RoyalBass Clarinet Reeds, Box of 10 Strength 3
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ten strength 3 bass clarinet reeds with a filed cut. Mid-strength, so it suits a player past beginner stage who wants a stock on hand.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass clarinet players who have settled on a medium strength
- Doublers who need reliable reeds ready between rehearsals
- Sorting through ten to find two or three keepers
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-week beginners — a 2 or 2.5 blows easier
- Bb or alto clarinet players; bass reeds are a different size
- Players wanting a darker sound; the filed cut runs brighter
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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Royal filed cut
Bark removed behind the tip. Responds quicker in the low register and sounds brighter than unfiled.
Detail 03
Box of 10
Enough to rotate several reeds, which makes each one last longer than playing one until it dies.
Detail 04
Bass clarinet cut
Wider and longer than Bb clarinet. Will not seat on a soprano or alto clarinet mouthpiece.
Detail 05
Cane reed
Cane is inconsistent by nature. Expect a few in a box of ten that never play well.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only — mouthpiece, ligature and reed case sold separately
- 02Soak before playing; bass reeds warp faster if stored damp
- 03Strength varies by mouthpiece; a 3 here may feel like a 2.5 elsewhere
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 3 good for bass clarinet?
It is the common middle ground. Enough resistance to fill out the low register, not so much that it fights you. Most players past the first year land here.
02Can I use these on my regular clarinet?
No. Bass clarinet reeds are considerably larger than Bb clarinet reeds and will not seal on a soprano clarinet mouthpiece.
03How do I make a box last?
Rotate between three or four reeds rather than playing one every day, and let each dry flat between sessions. Reeds recover with rest.
04What does the filed cut change?
The strip of bark removed behind the tip lets the reed vibrate more freely. It responds faster and sounds brighter than the unfiled Rico cut.
