D'Addario Rico Plasticover Tenor Sax Reeds, Strength 1.5, 5-pack

I play Bari, Tenor, alto and soprano saxes plus clarinet, and as a doubler all of these instruments need to be ready to blow. I’ve been using plasticovers for over eight years on all my horns and have been amazed at the consistency and ease of play. They have a good, slightly bright sound, which I actually like but it’s easy to control. They are very durable, but when they finally do go, it’s instantaneous! So I always keep some spares because I can’t get even a squawk out of a bad one!

Great product and fast delivery.

The media could not be loaded. Plasticover saxophone and clarinet reeds have been with me for years.The main features are:Easy to play soft or loud sounds with a single reed.Conventional reeds get soaked in saliva very easily. After an hour of playing, conventional reeds change their timbre and playing style.Plasticover reeds do not get soaked in saliva. This means that the timbre remains the same for hours of playing.The reed in the video is a Plasticover 2.5 for tenor saxophone.I highly recommend it to everyone.

One of the best reeds I've used. Many play great right out of the box. Stays strong on overtones better than non-coated. I did get a box that was missing one reed. Had a reed holder, but nothing in the plastic case. As others have stated, the plastic starts to come off in your mouth after awhile, but they way they play makes up for it. Otherwise, these guys are my new go to reeds.

I am in collegiate marching, concert, and pep band, so I put a lot of hours into my tenor and a lot of money into reeds. These plasticover reeds save me from breaking my reeds by bumping them and getting them caught on my clothes, as well as regular wear and tear.THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: The black plastic coating does start to come off after awhile where my lip rests. I haven’t had any problems with it being on my lips in teeth, the reed just ends up looking kind of gross.These reeds are a little harder than a normal reed. However, if you’re on a 3.5 like me and don’t like the idea of the big price jump to 4.0, these are a decent compromise. Altogether, good, durable reeds.

This reed is pretty versatile. I saw good reviews that it accentuates an edgy sound without losing volume. I've played some reeds that, indeed produce a bright edgy tone but suffer in being "tinny" sounding. This reed plays very well with a full but bright sound, without having to be initially water prepped. I played it on my Selmer S80, SYOS, CE Winds, and Jody Jazz mouthpieces. I used my Taishan tenor sax as the test horn. Even with the "darker" mouthpieces, the reed produced a brighter, raspier sound. It played well on each of the mouthpieces but suffered some loss of fullness on thr Selmer, most likely because it is the most restrictive of the mouthpieces I used. I think it sounded best on the CE Winds but that is simply my opinion. I had easy use of full range; I was able to capture great sound at low Bb just as easily as hitting altissimo notes. I am pleased with the playability of this reed. You won't be disappointed!

These reeds can be a lifesaver when doing outdoor shows on hot &/or humid days, as there is nothing worse than picking up your tenor to blow, only to find nothing comes out, cause your reed has wilted... They are also great to have on hand when the reed that sounded fine at home inexplicably doesn't, once on the gig, cracks, or breaks somehow, just before you go onstage. I've used them on some gigs where nuance & subtlety are not as important, for while I think they are pretty nice sounding, they are not as warm sounding as regular cane reeds. For the little bit extra in price, they are definitely worth it, as more of them work, and they last much longer than normal reeds.

After trying a ton of different reeds, I feel like these are my current favorites for what music like to play (cover band, rock, loud, etc). On an average plastic Meyers, this reed gave me the projection and raspiness that I was seeking without having to drop serious cash on a metal mouthpiece. By no means do you get the same tone, but it is definitely the best reed/plastic mouthpiece combo I've tried so far in terms of getting closer to that growl.Also not having to wet them?...Blasphemy!! But I am shocked that they still play just fine dry! These reeds are seriously making me rethink everything. Bonus for extra durability and cool black look.