Shorter vamp for a darker tone
Strength 3.5, Filed cut, box of 5 reeds
Balanced, slightly thinner tip for quick responseand articulation
Filed to increase depth in harmonics
Offered in strengths 2.0 to 4.0
Product Description
Frederick L. Hemke reeds provide the dark tone favored by manyclassical and traditional jazz saxophonists. The design is especiallywell-suited to traditional, round-chambered mouthpieces. French filedfor freedom of response, especially in the low register, adding clarityto the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available in boxes of five.
Professional-quality reed for classical and jazz applications
Shorter vamp for dark tone
Balanced, slightly thinner tip for quick response and articulation
Premium grade cane for consistent response and playability
French filed for flexibility and fast response
At its San Fernando Valley facility, Rico has a state-of-the-art reedresearch center, and employs the collaboration of agronomists,scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds that includeRico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds aredesigned to benefit all levels of musicians from the beginner to theseasoned professional. Many of the world's finest clarinetists andsaxophonists use Rico brand reeds, such as Anthony McGill, Mark Nuccio,Jessica Phillips, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, ErnieWatts, Bob Sheppard, Walter Boeykens, Seiji Yokokawa, Philippe Geiss,Diastema Saxophone Quartet, and many more.