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Rico Plasticover 1.5 Strength Reeds for Alto Sax (Pack of 5)

Q: What color are coated?

It's a brownish color. I've been playing them for years. They play like a regular wood reed but because of the coating they last a lot longer.

Q: Do you need to wet the reed before playing or not?

I wet the reed slightly in order to get a suction seal between the reed and mouthpiece, if not the reed will not create a good seal for me. These reeds seem to give me a slightly brighter and buzzier sound than most traditional cane reeds, and they definately last longer than cane, I really like them.

Q: I'm debating between 2.0 and 2.5 strength for my alto sax.. How does strength compare to the wood reeds?

i'm using the 2.5 right now, is almos identical, i don't really feel a great difference in resistance, i you want to continue growing i recommend you to use the 2.5, the 2 o 3 first days you will feel some differences, but by the 4th day the reed work pretty normal.

Q: Description says it's a coated reed. Is there any wood that's part of the reed, or is it entirely plastic?

It is a coated reed, but not the whole thing. The reed in the middle is different than the reed outside that you see when you open the box. Look up a couple pics on google images, and you'll see that there is a wood part at the bottom half of the reed that's not filed. This is the only exposed wooden part of the reed, and it gives it more versatility.

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Product ID: 55646136

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Details

Brand
Rico
Instrument Key
E Flat
Material
Acrylic
Style
5-pack
Item Weight
0.04 Pounds

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Description

Coated with plastic to resist changes in moisture and climate
Strength 1.5, unfiled cut, box of 5 reeds
Color video inspection sorts cane quality
Optical laser measurements ensure accuracy
Offered in strengths 1.0 to 4.0

Rico Plasticover 1.5 Strength Reeds for Alto Sax (Pack of 5)

What color are coated?

Do you need to wet the reed before playing or not?

I'm debating between 2.0 and 2.5 strength for my alto sax.. How does strength compare to the wood reeds?

Description says it's a coated reed. Is there any wood that's part of the reed, or is it entirely plastic?

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