Rico Bb Clarinet Reeds - Grand Concert Select Evolution Reeds for Clarinet - Heavier Spine for Greater Sound Projection - Clarinet Reeds 5 Strength, 10-Pack

Product Description The Evolution reed features more material in the heart for a pure, warm and transparent tone quality, stable and consistent from pianissimo to fortissimo, in all registers. The revolutionary cut provides unrivaled flexibility for precise articulation and interval changes. Grand Concert Select offers unparalleled reed-to-reed consistency with unprecedented longevity.•More wood in the heart for better projection •Premium cane for longevity •Thicker tip for easy articulation •Unfiled for more centered, compact sound •Lower side rails for balanced response with the thicker heartAt 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.com From the Manufacturer The Grand Concert Select Evolution Bb clarinet reeds in strength 5.0 feature a traditional tip combined with a thicker blank and heavier spine allowing for more body to the attack and more resonance in the sound.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. The revolutionary cut provides unrivaled flexibility for precise articulation and interval changes. Grand Concert Select pairs unparalleled reed-to-reed consistency with unprecedented longevity.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.

• 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
• SIZE - Strength 5.0, Unfiled cut, box of 10 reeds
• D’ADDARIO WOODWINDS – For nearly a century, the name Rico has been synonymous with quality reeds. Now part of the D’Addario family of musical instruments and accessories, D’Addario Woodwinds has revamped the reed-making process to create the most consistent reed in the world.