Box of old stock 5 Rico Jazz Select Tenor Saxophone Reeds, Factory Sealed.
Strength 4 Hard- FILED
This reed packaging was from around the year 2000 forward.
To see the Rico International web site from way back then, CLICK HERE.
Here's is what they had to say back then.
Unprecedented Tone, Flexibility and Response
The Rico Select Jazz™ cut features a strong, well-defined heart and longer vamp, yielding unprecedented projection and a clear, fat tone, with unsurpassed flexibility and lightning-fast response. Available with or without a French file. The file is the area behind the vamp where the bark is sanded off in a straight line. It provides freedom of response, especially in the low register, making soft attacks and subtones easier. The file also makes the tone slightly brighter.
An option to fine-tune the sound, the file is often preferred by players who use round-chambered mouthpieces, such as Meyer™ or Otto Link™. For those who play medium- to small-chambered, bright-sounding mouthpieces, such as Beechler™, Berg Larsen™ or Dukoff™, an unfiled reed is usually preferred.
Filed vs. Unfiled—What Does It Mean?
Filed
A reed that goes through one additional cutting process that removes bark from the reed’s shoulders. This allows for faster vibration.
Unfiled
A reed is unfiled when bark from the reed’s shoulders remains intact. Many players enjoy the added resistance of this additional material.
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Huge sound with powerful projection
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Select grade cane for unsurpassed durability & longevity
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Outstanding clarity, control and projection
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Precise third strength grading provides unparalleled consistency
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Optimized for contemporary and traditional jazz mouthpieces
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.
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