Select Jazz Unfiled Baritone Saxophone Reeds

Select Jazz reeds feature the thickest spine and blank of D'Addario's jazz reeds with a traditional tip shape. The Select Jazz cut offers great projection, focus, and a dark sound. They are available in both filed and unfiled models. Offered in third strengths, as opposed to half strengths, players can choose the most precise strength for their individual equipment.

• Outstanding control and projection
• Available in both Filed and Unfiled models for the full range of saxophones
• Offered in boxes of 5
• Available in third strengths (soft, medium, and hard), from 2 to 4
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Unfiled
A reed is unfiled when bark from the reed’s shoulders remains intact. Many players enjoy the added resistance of this additional material.

Getting the Most Out of Your Reeds

- Be sure to thoroughly break-in and rotate your reeds.  Do not play each reed for more than a few minutes in the first days of use.

- The acidity content in one’s saliva may negatively affect the life of a reed.  Consider using water to soak your reeds instead. 

- Dark spots in the bark of the reed do not indicate that a reed will play poorly.

- Always use a mouthpiece cap when the reed is still on the mouthpiece, but not in use.  This prevents reed damage and keeps the reed from drying out.  Do not store your reed on the mouthpiece.

- The entire length of the reed vibrates; too much ligature pressure can stifle the vibration, so be careful when tightening the screw(s).

- Storing your reeds properly is important for maintaining stable, well-functioning reeds.