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D’Addario Woodwinds Hemke Baritone Sax Reeds, Strength 3.5, 5-pack (RHKP5BSX350)

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Size: Strength 3.5


Features

  • 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.

    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.

    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.

  • Shorter vamp for a darker tone
  • Strength 3.5, Filed cut, box of 5 reeds
  • Balanced, slightly thinner tip for quick response and articulation
  • Filed to increase depth in harmonics
  • Offered in strengths 2.0 to 4.0

Description

Frederick L. Hemke reeds provide the dark tone favored by many classical and traditional jazz saxophonists. The design is especially well-suited to traditional, round-chambered mouthpieces. French filed for freedom of response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to 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 reed research center, and employs the collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds that include 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 clarinetists and saxophonists use Rico brand reeds, such as Anthony McGill, Mark Nuccio, Jessica Phillips, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Walter Boeykens, Seiji Yokokawa, Philippe Geiss, Diastema Saxophone Quartet, and many more. For more information, visit RicoReeds 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. 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. 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. From the Manufacturer 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.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.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.

Brand: D'Addario


Instrument Key: A


Material: Acrylic


Style: Modern


Item Weight: 0.06 Pounds


Item Weight: 0.976 ounces


Product Dimensions: 3.94 x 0.93 x 1.43 inches


Item model number: RHKP5BSX350


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: October 12, 2008


Body Material: Cane


Material Type: Acrylic


Instrument Key: A


Size: Strength 3.5


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Great Reeds/Big Sound
Size: Strength 2.5
Good reeds!
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024 by Floyd Jeffers

  • Functions very well
Size: Strength 2.5
These reeds worked incredibly well with my bari sax, very nice and relaxed feel and sound.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024 by Santiago

  • Nice value!
Size: Strength 3.0
Good reeds for the price but a bit softer than expected.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015 by Big In Japan

  • Reed
Size: Strength 2.5
Good
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024 by Amanda S.

  • Gets the job done well for the price
Size: Strength 3.0
Good reeds... Better than all the others ive used, many of which costed way more than this. Definitely recommend these.
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2020 by Carter Fetchin

  • Decent quality, great price
Size: Strength 4.0
At the time of purchase, these were by far the cheapest bari reeds I could find. Only one of them is noticeably more difficult to play than the others. The rest are perfectly acceptable.
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017 by John

  • I rarely play the bari sax but ordered these for a jazz concert and they worked fine. With this brand
Size: Strength 2.5
Hemke reeds are my basic choice for all of the saxophones, although I occasionally try a jazz reed or other brand for special effects. I rarely play the bari sax but ordered these for a jazz concert and they worked fine. With this brand, I rarely find a reed that is not playable.
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2016 by NWB

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Size: Strength 3.0
Mine were bad, but my teacher said there not supposed to be like that
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2019 by chauhan

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