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Rico Saxophone Reeds
With a Filed reed the bark is removed with a definite cut before the vamp is shaped. With Unfiled reeds the vamp is shaped straight into the bark. So, what difference does this make? Well it's really a reference to the French style of Filed reeds and the American style of Unfiled reeds.
How the two different styles respond differently has a large amount to do with the mouthpiece style and the player. Most manufacturers state the Filed reeds have a more focused, flexible tone whereas Unfiled reeds will have a more powerful, dark, projecting sound. Every player finds their own preference here though so nothing is set in stone but there is method in the madness!!
Rico Orange Box
- Designed for ease of use
- Cut from the most flexible type of cane
- Unfiled for powerful tone
- Excellent price for new players and teachers
Rico Royal
- French filed for flexibility, fast response and clarity of tone
- ´Clean´ sound suits Classical or Jazz
- Premium cane for consistent response
La Voz
- Designed for ease of use
- Premium cane for consistent response
- The choice of many top jazz musicians
Rico Jazz Select
- Available in Filed or Unfiled
- Premium cane for longevity
- Strong, well defined heart and longer vamp for unprecedented projection
- Excellent price for new players and teachers
Plasticover
- Coated with plastic to resist changes in moisture and climate
- Ideal for outdoor use or for doublers making quick instrument changes. French filed for fast response
- The durable coating provides a clear, projecting tone for pop/rock/funk work
Hemke
- Shorter vamp for dark tone, favoured by classical and tradition jazz players
- Premium cane for longevity
- French Filed for better response and easier ´soft attacks´
- Thinner tip for better articulation
Rico Reserve
- The result of 5 years research and over $10 Million investment. Made exclusively from lower internode cane (higher density for better tone)
- Precision cut with Diamond blades for accuracy and consistency
- Each box is sealed with a humidity control system