Detail 01
Strength 3.5 Strong
The hard side of the 3.5 band, closer to a 4 than to a soft 3.5. Expect more back pressure.
Product detailSKU #1274319722804
RigottiGold Bass Clarinet Reeds Strength 3.5 Strong
Sale
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A box of ten unfiled French cane bass clarinet reeds at the hard end of 3.5. For players with a settled setup and strong embouchure.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass clarinetists already sitting at 3.5 and wanting more resistance
- Loud sections and low-register work needing a firm reed
- Stocking up when you know your strength
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — 3.5 Strong is a lot of resistance to push
- Players unsure of their strength; buy a smaller trial first
- Anyone who prefers a filed, quicker-responding reed
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
Unfiled cut
More bark left behind the vamp. Slightly more resistance and a firmer core than a filed reed of the same number.
Detail 03
French cane
Denser, more consistent cane. Fewer duds per box, though it still needs breaking in.
Detail 04
10 per box
About $3.80 a reed. A full box lets you sort and rotate rather than living on one good reed.
Detail 05
Bass clarinet cut
Shaped for a bass clarinet mouthpiece. Soprano clarinet reeds won't seal on the wider bass table.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your usual strength; jumping to 3.5 Strong from a soft 3 is a big step
- 02Mouthpiece and ligature aren't included
- 03Break in and rotate a few reeds rather than playing one until it dies
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many reeds are in the box?
Ten. Enough to sort by response and keep three or four in rotation instead of relying on a single reed.
02What does 'Strong' mean after 3.5?
Rigotti sorts within each number. Strong is the hardest of the 3.5 group, so it plays firmer than a plain 3.5.
03Is unfiled harder to play than filed?
Usually a touch. The extra bark adds resistance, which gives a firmer low end but takes more air.
04Will these fit a soprano clarinet?
No. These are cut for bass clarinet and are wider and longer. Use a soprano clarinet reed on a soprano mouthpiece.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Material
- French Cane
- Color
- Gold
2 detailsOther
- Cut
- Unfiled
- Quantity
- 10
