Popular with jazz players and woodwind students for over 70 years. Rico reeds are cut from the most flexible grade of cane. These reeds are used and endorsed by Andy Snitzer, Ronnie Cuber and Bud Shank.

We are phasing out all boxes of 25 reeds per box and will only be carrying the boxes of 10.

Listed below are the items we presently have available.

Item List Price
Per Box		 Our Price
Per Box
Bb Clarinet - 25 reeds per box (closeout item)
Available reed strengths: 5
 $38.00
 $19.00
Bb Clarinet - 10 reeds per box
Available reed strengths: 11/2, 2, 21/2, 3, 31/2,
 $23.00
 $11.50
Eb Clarinet - 25 reeds per box (closeout item)
Available reed strengths: 1, 31/2
 $38.00
 $19.00
Alto Clarinet - 25 reeds per box (closeout item)
Available reed strengths: 11/2, 31/2, 4, 5
 $58.60
 $29.30
Bass Clarinet - 25 reeds per box (closeout item)
Available reed strengths: 11/2
 $73.60
 $36.80
Bass Clarinet - 10 reeds per box
Available reed strengths: 2, 21/2, 3, 31/2
 $41.25
 $20.60
Soprano Sax - 25 reeds per box (closeout item)
Available reed strengths: 1, 5
 $53.60
 $26.80
Soprano Sax - 10 reeds per box
Available reed strengths: 11/2, 2, 21/2, 3, 31/2
 $29.50
 $14.75
Alto Sax - 10 reeds per box
Available reed strengths: 11/2, 2, 21/2, 3, 31/2
 $33.75
 $16.85
Tenor Sax - 10 reeds per box
Available reed strengths: 11/2, 2, 21/2, 3, 31/2
 $44.75
 $22.35
Baritone Sax - 25 reeds per box (closeout item)
Available reed strengths: 11/2, 2
 $97.70
 $48.85
Baritone Sax -10 reeds per box
Available reed strengths: 21/2, 3, 31/2
 $57.25
 $28.60
Contra Alto / Contra Bass - Clarinet
 /Bass Sax  - 10 reeds per box
Available reed strengths:11/2, 2, 21/2, 3, 31/2
 $69.00
 $34.50
 

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Rico Royal

Premium cane is used for this reed. French filed (extra bark is removed above the vamp) for freedom of response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier.

These reeds are used and endorsed by John Klemmer and Dick Oates.

Item List Price
Per Box		 Our Price
Per Box
 Bb Clarinet- 10 reeds per box
 $25.25
 $12.60
Alto Clarinet - 10 reeds per box
 $36.00
 $18.00
 Bass Clarinet- 10 reeds per box
 $47.00
 $23.50
 Soprano Sax - 10 reeds per box
 $30.25
 $15.10
 Alto Sax - 10 reeds per box
 $36.00
 $18.00
 Tenor Sax - 10 reeds per box
 $49.25
 $24.60
 Baritone Sax - 10 reeds per box
 $64.75
 $32.35
 
Reed strengths: 1, 11/2, 2, 21/2, 3, 31/2, 4 ,5

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Rico Select Jazz

The Rico Select Jazz is made using the highest quality cane ever offered by Rico in a line of saxophone reeds. After years of testing by some of the most respected jazz players in the world, this reed represents the most advanced thinking in reed making for the jazz saxophonist.

Each reed strength is divided into thirds and is available in your choice of a Filed or Unfiled cut. (Most players usually start with the filed cut.) Please specify which cut you want. If no preference is given we will send you the filed cut.

The Rico Jazz Select is being used by Charles Lloyd, James Moody, Bob Sheppard, Mike Smith, Johnny Griffin, George Coleman, Chris Potter, Jerry Bergonzi, Chico Freeman, Frank Wess, Arthur Blythe, Eric Alexander, Gordon Brisker, Lou Tabackin and Walt Weiskopf.
Item List Price
Per Box		 Our Price
Per Box
 Soprano Sax- 10 reeds per box
 $29.25
 $14.60
 Alto Sax- 10 reeds per box
(No #5 available)
 $38.25
 $19.10
 Tenor Sax- 5 reeds per box
(No #5 available)
 $27.25
 $13.60
 Baritone Sax- 5 reeds per box
(No #5 available)
 $49.25
 $24.60
 
Reed Strengths: 2S, 2M, 2H, 3S, 3M, 3H, 4S, 4M, 4H, 5

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Rico Plasticover

One of Rico's finest reeds is treated with a special coating for longer life, greater projection and a brighter sound. Because they absorb so little moisture they can be played longer. These reeds are used and endorsed by Dave Koz, Pete Christlieb, Tom Scott, Plas Johnson, James Carter, Billy Harper and Doc Kupka.

Item List Price
Per Box		 Our Price
Per Box
 Bb Clarinet- 5 reeds per box
 $21.00
 $10.50
 Bass Clarinet- 5 reeds per box (closeout item)
(only 3,4,5)
 $29.90
 $14.95
 Soprano Sax - 5 reeds per box
 $24.00
 $12.00
 Alto Sax - 5 reeds per box
 $26.25
 $13.10
 Tenor Sax - 5 reeds per box
 $35.00
 $17.50
 Baritone Sax - 5 reeds per box
 $41.25
 $20.60
 
Reed Strengths: 11/2, 2, 21/2. 3, 31/2, 4, 5

 

RICO Reserve


The Most Consistent Clarinet and Alto Reed Ever!

Rico Reserve reeds are the result of more than 75 years of reed-making expertise. High-density lower-internode cane, precision natural diamond cutters, optical laser measuring, color video inspection, and state-of-the-art polishing have all been integrated to produce the finest reeds ever.

  • Crafted from high-density lower-internode cane
  • High-density cane produces more durable, consistent reeds
  • Color video inspection sorts cane quality
  • Optical laser measurements ensure accuracy
  • State-of-the-art polishing creates a smooth surface
  • Precision natural-diamond cutting blades maintain reed consistency
  • Reed VitalizerTM 2-way humidity control packs protect reeds from cracking
Item List Price
Per Box		 Our Price
Per Box
Bb Clarinet - 5 reeds per box
 $20.75
 $10.35
Reed strengths: 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5
Alto Sax - 5 reeds per box
 $26.00
 $13.00
Reed strengths: 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5