Best Bnineteenteam Reeds in 2026

EASE OF PLAY – Featuring a thinner vamp and unfiled cut designed for ease of play and a traditional blank for a clear sound, Rico by D’Addario Bb clarinet reeds are ideal for a wide array of playing situations. They are perfect for students, revered by educators worldwide and a favorite among jazz musicians.

FROM FIELD TO FACTORY - Harvested by hand in France, the cane specifically grown to make Rico reeds is the finest in the industry. D’Addario’s new state-of-the-art digital reed-making technology has resulted in unprecedented quality and consistency in today’s Rico reed.

EDUCATION STANDARD - Rico reeds have been the standard among teachers and students for generations. Priced affordably, Rico reeds are designed to reward the student with an immediate sound.

EASE OF PLAY – Featuring a thinner vamp and unfiled cut designed for ease of play and a traditional blank for a clear sound, D’Addario Woodwinds B♭ clarinet reeds are ideal for students, revered by educators worldwide and a favorite among jazz musicians.

FROM FIELD TO FACTORY - Harvested by hand in France, the cane specifically grown to make Rico reeds is the finest in the industry. D’Addario’s new state-of-the-art digital reed-making technology has resulted in unprecedented quality and consistency in today’s Rico reed.

EDUCATION STANDARD - Rico reeds have been the standard among teachers and students for generations. Priced affordably, Rico reeds are designed to reward the student with an immediate sound.

<p>Mitchell Lurie Premium reeds in strength 3.0 feature a thinner tip for easy response combined with a medium spine thickness for a warm sound with good resistance. </p><p>Professionals and students alike benefit from the balance between the superb tone and ease of play of Mitchell Lurie reeds. Mitchell Lurie Premium Bb clarinet reeds are available in boxes of 5.</p><p>Since the acquisition of Rico by D'Addario & Co., Rico has strengthened its position as the global leader in woodwind reeds and accessories. Rico's state-of-the-art reed research center in Southern California employs a collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds, including Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians, from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest woodwind players perform with Rico reeds, such as Mark Nuccio, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Henri Bok, Richie Hawley, Eric Alexander, and many more.<p>

Feature a thinner tip for easy response

Strength 3.0, Filed cut, box of 5 reeds

<p>Select Jazz reeds in strength 3M feature a thicker spine, combined with a thicker blank and traditional tip, to provide a balanced and round sound with greater projection. </p><p>The Rico Select Jazz cut features a strong, well-defined heart, and longer vamp, yielding unprecedented projection and a clear, fat tone. Available with or without a French file. Offered in 1/3rd strengths, allowing the player to fine-tune their exact strength preference.</p><p>Since the acquisition of Rico by D'Addario & Co., Rico has strengthened its position as the global leader in woodwind reeds and accessories. Rico's state-of-the-art reed research center in Southern California employs a collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds, including Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians, from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest woodwind players perform with Rico reeds, such as Mark Nuccio, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Henri Bok, Richie Hawley, Eric Alexander, and many more.<p>

Huge sound with powerful projection

Strength 3M, Filed cut, box of 5 reeds

<p>The Frederick L. Hemke reeds in strength 3.5 feature a thinner tip and shorter vamp for easy response combined with a medium spine thickness for a warm sound with good resistance. </p><p>Frederick L. Hemke reeds, part of the Rico family of reeds, provide the dark tone favored by many classical and traditional jazz saxophonists. The design is especially well-suited to traditional, round-chambered mouthpieces.</p><p>Since the acquisition of Rico by D'Addario & Co., Rico has strengthened its position as the global leader in woodwind reeds and accessories. Rico's state-of-the-art reed research center in Southern California employs a collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds, including Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians, from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest woodwind players perform with Rico reeds, such as Mark Nuccio, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Henri Bok, Richie Hawley, Eric Alexander, and many more.<p>

Shorter vamp for a darker tone

Strength 3.5, Filed cut, box of 5 reeds

<p>Designed for a wide variety of playing situations, Rico Reeds in strength 3.0 are designed to vibrate easily. Featuring an unfiled cut and thinner vamp, Rico offers an ease of play that, combined with its affordable price and convenient packaging options, explains why more musicians worldwide find Rico the best value. </p><p>Rico reeds have been the standard among reed players for generations. All Rico reeds are manufactured on state-of-the-art equipment that ensure an accurate cut and smooth finish. Every reed is precisely graded for its strength and quality, making Rico the best value for students and professionals alike.</p><p>Since the acquisition of Rico by D'Addario & Co., Rico has strengthened its position as the global leader in woodwind reeds and accessories. Rico's state-of-the-art reed research center in Southern California employs a collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds, including Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians, from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest woodwind players perform with Rico reeds, such as Mark Nuccio, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Henri Bok, Richie Hawley, Eric Alexander, and many more.<p>

Thinner vamp cut designed for ease of play

Strength 3.0, Unfiled cut, package of 3 reeds

Available in black, red, yellow, green, blue, and purple

Each reed guard holds four reeds

Available in two sizes: Small (Bb Clarinet, Soprano & Alto Saxophone), and Large (Bass Clarinet, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones)

Coated with plastic to resist changes in moisture and climate

Strength 2.5, Unfiled cut, box of 5 reeds

Color video inspection sorts cane quality

<p>The Frederick L. Hemke reeds in strength 3.0 feature a thinner tip and shorter vamp for easy response combined with a medium spine thickness for a warm sound with good resistance. </p><p>Frederick L. Hemke reeds, part of the Rico family of reeds, provide the dark tone favored by many classical and traditional jazz saxophonists. The design is especially well-suited to traditional, round-chambered mouthpieces.</p><p>Since the acquisition of Rico by D'Addario & Co., Rico has strengthened its position as the global leader in woodwind reeds and accessories. Rico's state-of-the-art reed research center in Southern California employs a collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds, including Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians, from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest woodwind players perform with Rico reeds, such as Mark Nuccio, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Henri Bok, Richie Hawley, Eric Alexander, and many more.<p>

Shorter vamp for a darker tone

Strength 3.0, Filed cut, box of 5 reeds

Longer vamp than the GCS Evolution for easier response

Strength 3.0, Filed cut, box of 10 reeds

Thicker blank for more body to the attack

Conveniently stores four tenor/baritone sax reeds

Affordably priced

Comes in black

B FLAT CLARINET REEDS - The Grand Concert Select family of reeds features more material in the heart for a pure, warm and transparent tone quality, stable and consistent from pianissimo to fortissimo, in all registers.

REED CONSISTENCY - Grand Concert Select offers unparalleled reed-to-reed consistency with unprecedented longevity. 'More wood in the heart for better projection premium cane for longevity, articulation and response.

EASIER TO PLAY & BALANCED TONE - Balanced spine and tip for ease of playing. The traditional heel thickness provides a balanced tone.

Traditional Rico cut with a stronger spine

Strength 2.5, Filed cut, box of 10 reeds

Works well for both classical and jazz applications

Special cane treatment process that helps reduce reed warping

Strength 3.5, Unfiled cut, box of 10 reeds

Gradual tip shape, adding more tonal warmth; traditional tip thickness for a quick articulation

PACKAGE INCLUDES - 1 Box of 10 Reeds, Plus 2 reeds, Total 12 Reeds With Individual Reed Holders, 1 Free Gift Mini Harmonica and 1 User Manual.

REEDSMAN CLARINET REEDS STRENGTH SELECTION METHOD - The Reedsman reeds are softer than Vandoren Traditional reeds (Blue Box) and harder than Rico reeds (Orange Box), please see the chart for other reeds comparison details; Children under 10 years old beginners usually choose strength 1.5; Children over 10 years old and adult beginners usually choose strength 2.0; Intermediate-level player usually choose strength 2.5; Senior-level player usually choose strength 3.0 or above.

PURE NATURAL MATERIAL AND ADVANCED CRAFT - We choose all natural high-grade cane (Arundo Donax), all the canes are harvested by hand and above 3 years of natural dry. Advanced production equipment, strict quality control, Hand Selected, all these offer the reeds good quality, precise in tone and Clear in sound. French Cut craft offers the reeds stable vibration, small resistance, soft and bright sound.

CONSISTENT CLARINET REED - The Grand Concert Select family of reeds offer a pure, warm tone quality that is stable and consistent from pianissimo to fortissimo, in all registers.

QUICK RESPONSE & MORE BODY - Thicker blank for more body to the attack and traditional tip shape for quick response

GREATER SOUND PROJECTION - Heavier spine for greater sound projection

The reeds bass clarinet Rico are among the reeds, the most-played in the professional world. The traditional have proven themselves over many years. These reeds suit all styles of music. Their principal acoustic qualities are: excellent response to even the attack pianissimo notes suraigües, the flexibility enables the execution of large intervals and legato or staccato, a richness of timbre that gives substance and brilliance to the sound., Model : CR122

Size: 2-1/2

Unfiled Cut

10 Pack

DISCONTINUED: This discontinued reed is now available in our new organic reed!

THICK BLANK: Reserve Classic thick blank reeds offer a rich, warm tone, a heavy spine for dynamic flexibility and exceptional tone quality, a narrow rail slope for consistency of response, and a traditional tip thickness for ease of articulation.

ADVANCED PLAYERS: Ideal for the advancing student and professional

Thinner vamp cut designed for ease of play

Strength 3.0, Unfiled cut, box of 25 reeds

Priced affordably for educators

Traditional Rico cut with a stronger spine

Strength 1.0, Filed cut, box of 10 reeds

Works well for both classical and jazz applications

Thinner vamp cut designed for ease of play

Strength 2.5, Unfiled cut, box of 25 reeds

Priced affordably for educators

Thicker blank for a more resonant sound

Strength 2.5, Unfiled cut, box of 10 reeds

Unfiled for greater projection