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• Reserve Classic features a new tip design to offer unparalleled consistency.

• Offers players the tonal richness that professional performance situations demand.

• Made exclusively from lower-internode cane providing the highest consistency.

• Thicker blank for more resonant sound and filed cut for greater flexibility.

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Designed for a wide variety of playing situations, Rico “Orange Box” reeds are cut from our most flexible grade of cane. The ease of play, affordable price, and convenient packaging options are why more musicians worldwide find Rico the best value.

Besides 10- and 25-packs, Rico reeds are available in convenient 3-reed packs. The Rico 3-pack is a perfect quantity for rental instruments and especially for students, who need to have spare reeds.

• Designed for ease of play

• Unfiled for powerful tone

• Priced affordably for educators

• Available for full range of clarinets and saxophones

• Offered in quantities of 3 and 10 reeds, and the 25 Novapak™ reed dispenser

3-Pack Boxes of 10 Boxes of 25 (dispenser pack)Contra Alto/ Contra Bass Cl.

Bb Alto Clarinet Bass Clarinet Bb Bass Clarinet Bass sax Eb Bb Alto Clarinet Bass ClarinetRetail $8.75 $12.75 $15.25 $28.75 $50.50 $84.50 $78.25 $67.50 $101.50 $126.751.5 RCA0315 REA0315 RCA1015 REA1015 RFA1015 RBA2515 RCA2515 RDA2515 REA25152 RCA0320 RDA0320 REA0320 RCA1020 REA1020 RFA1020 RBA2520 RCA2520 RDA2520 REA25202.5 RCA0325 RDA0325 REA0325 RCA1025 REA1025 RFA1025 RBA2525 RCA2525 RDA2525 REA25253 RCA0330 REA0330 RCA1030 REA1030 RFA1030 RBA2530 RCA2530 RDA2530 REA25303.5 RCA0335 RCA1035 REA1035 RFA1035 RBA2535 RCA2535 RDA2535 REA25354 RCA2540 REA2540

Rico Royal™

Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French-filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of clarinets and conveniently packaged in boxes of 10 reeds.

• French-filed for flexibility and fast response, with premium cane for consistent response

• Works well for classical and concert band applications

3-Pack Boxes of 10Bb Eb Bb Alto Clar. Bass

Retail $9.25 $32.00 $30.75 $44.25 $57.501 RBB1010 RCB10101.5 RCB0315 RBB1015 RCB1015 RDB1015 REB10152 RCB0320 RBB1020 RCB1020 RDB1020 REB10202.5 RCB0325 RBB1025 RCB1025 RDB1025 REB10253 RCB0330 RBB1030 RCB1030 RDB1030 REB10303.5 RBB1035 RCB1035 RDB1035 REB10354 RBB1040 RCB1040 RDB1040 REB10405 RBB1050 RCB1050

Boxes of 5Bb Clarinet

German Clarinet

Retail $22.50 $24.752 RCR0520D2.5 RCR0525 RCR0525D3 RCR0530 RCR0530D3.5 RCR0535 RCR0535D3.5+ RCR053554 RCR05404.5 RCR0545 RCR0540D

Rico Reserve™

Reserve reeds are the result of five years of extensive research working with an array of international artists. More than $10 million has been invested in agricultural and manufacturing development to produce the finest reed ever.

• Crafted from high-density, lower-internode cane that produces more durable, consistent reeds

• Color video inspection sorts cane quality and optical laser measurements ensure accuracy

• State-of-the-art polishing creates a smooth surface and precision natural-diamond cutters maintain reed consistency

• Reed Vitalizer™ 2-way humidity control packs protect reeds from cracking

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“Making music is so much easier with the new Rico Classic Reserve reed. The high quality and consistency is unmatched by any other reed on the market.“ - Mark Nuccio

New York Philharmonic

“The Reserve reeds are amazingly consistent, resonant and warm. They have all the qualities that I search for in a great reed.“

- anthony McGill

Reserve Classic™

Designed by clarinetists for clarinetists, Reserve Classic reeds offer the perfect combination of flexibility and projection. Like all Reserve reeds, only the lower sections of each cane pole are selected — a technique Rico has pioneered that yields the highest-density cane available resulting in greater consistency from reed to reed.

• Medium blank taper for flexibility

• Gradual tip radius for tonal warmth and quick response

• Traditional tip thickness for quick articulation

• 3.0+ strength available for bass clarinet, 3.5+ and 4.0+ strengths available for Bb clarinet

Box of 10 Box of 10 Box of 5BbClarinet

German Clarinet

Bass Clarinet

Retail $57.50 $57.50 $40.001.5 RCR1015D2.0 RCT1020 RCR1020D RER05202.5 RCT1025 RCR1025D RER05253.0 RCT1030 RCR1030D RER05303.0+ RER053053.5 RCT1035 RCR1035D RER05353.5+ RCT103554.0 RCT1040 RCR1040D RER05404.0+ RCT104054.5 RCT1045

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a NOTE FROM SalESeWith millions of dollars invested, Rico’s quality is better than ever for every reed we make. Mitchell Lurie is a great value for students, making it the perfect step up reed.

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5 box Premium Boxes of 10Bb Bb

Retail $17.25 $32.001.5 RMlP5BCl150 RMl10BCl1502 RMlP5BCl200 RMl10BCl2002.5 RMlP5BCl250 RMl10BCl2503 RMlP5BCl300 RMl10BCl3003.5 RMlP5BCl350 RMl10BCl3504 RMlP5BCl400 RMl10BCl4004.5 RMlP5BCl450 RMl10BCl4505 RMlP5BCl500 RMl10BCl500

Grand Concert Select™

Unrivaled tone, consistency & longevityThe Grand Concert Select family of reeds features more material in the heart for a pure, warm, transparent tone quality. It 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 offers unparalleled reed-to-reed consistency with unprecedented longevity.

• More wood in the heart for better projection

• Premium cane for longevity

• Outstanding articulation and response

Boxes of 10 Boxes of 5Eb Clarinet Evolution Thick Blank Traditional Blank Bass ClarinetEb Bb Bb Bb Bass

Retail $44.25 $46.25 $46.25 $37.00 $30.502 RGT10BCl200 RGC10BCl200 RGB05sCl2002.5 RGC10ECl250 RGE10BCl250 RGT10BCl250 RGC10BCl250 RGB05sCl2503 RGC10ECl300 RGE10BCl300 RGT10BCl300 RGC10BCl300 RGB05sCl3003.5 RGC10ECl350 RGE10BCl350 RGT10BCl350 RGC10BCl350 RGB05sCl3504 RGC10ECl400 RGE10BCl400 RGT10BCl400 RGC10BCl400 RGB05sCl4004.5 RGC10ECl450 RGE10BCl450 RGT10BCl450 RGC10BCl4505 RGE10BCl500

Mitchell Lurie™

Designed for flexibilityMitchell Lurie reeds are double-cut to exact tolerances, producing a reed that is consistent and flexible for professionals and advancing students. Both lines use Rico’s premium grade of cane, offering additional consistency.

Mitchell Lurie Standard reeds (box of 10 reeds) are unfiled for a deep, dark tone. Mitchell Lurie Premium reeds box of 5 reeds) are filed for a fast response and flexibility.

• Premium-grade cane for consistent response and playability

• Slightly thinner tip for ease of play, and quick response and articulation

• Mitchell Lurie Premium reeds are filed for flexibility and fast response

• Mitchell Lurie reeds are unfiled for a deep, dark tone

Boxes of 5Bb

Retail $25.751 RRP05BCl1001.5 RRP05BCl1502 RRP05BCl2002.5 RRP05BCl2503 RRP05BCl3003.5 RRP05BCl3504 RRP05BCl400

Plasticover™

Designed to resist moisture and climate changes, Plasticover is ideal for use in outdoor ensembles such as marching band, and for doublers who need to make quick changes between instruments. Whether in moist tropics or in desert heat, Plasticover responds instantly. The durable coating also provides a clear, projecting tone, making Plasticover a favorite with jazz, studio, and pop musicians.

• Coated with plastic to resist changes in moisture and climate

• Coating provides durability and clear tone

• Most flexible grade of cane for instant response

• French-filed for fast response

La Voz™

Unfiled cut

Crafted from premium cane for consistent response and playability, La Voz is the choice of professional saxophone and clarinet players. Unfiled for a deep, powerful tone, La Voz is the reed of choice for many of the world’s top jazz musicians. Available for clarinet and saxophone in boxes of 10 reeds.


• Premium cane for consistent response

Boxes of 10Bb Bass Clarinet

Retail $30.75 $55.25Soft RCC10sF REC10sFMedium-Soft RCC10Ms REC10MsMedium RCC10MD REC10MDMed-Hard RCC10Mh REC10MhHard RCC10hD REC10hD

How do you store your reeds?turn to page 116 to learn more about Rico’s reed storage options!

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Designed for a wide variety of playing situations, Rico “Orange Box” reeds are cut from our most flexible grade of cane. The ease of play, affordable price, and convenient packaging options are why more musicians worldwide find Rico the best value.

Besides 10- and 25-packs, Rico reeds are available in convenient 3-reed packs. The Rico 3-pack is a perfect quantity for rental instruments and especially for students, who need to have spare reeds.

• Designed for ease of play


• Priced affordably for educators

• Available for full range of clarinets and saxophones

• Offered in quantities of 3 and 10 reeds, and the 25 Novapak™ reed dispenser

3-Pack Boxes of 10 Boxes of 25 (dispenser pack)soprano Alto Tenor Baritone soprano Alto Tenor Baritone soprano Alto Tenor Baritone

Retail $11.50 $12.75 $16.25 $21.25 $36.00 $41.00 $54.75 $70.50 $91.50 $102.00 $135.50 $170.501.5 RiA0315 RJA0315 RKA0315 RlA0315 RiA1015 RJA1015 RKA1015 RlA1015 RiA2515 RJA2515 RKA2515 RlA25152 RiA0320 RJA0320 RKA0320 RlA0320 RiA1020 RJA1020 RKA1020 RlA1020 RiA2520 RJA2520 RKA2520 RlA25202.5 RiA0325 RJA0325 RKA0325 RlA0325 RiA1025 RJA1025 RKA1025 RlA1025 RiA2525 RJA2525 RKA2525 RlA25253 RiA0330 RJA0330 RKA0330 RlA0330 RiA1030 RJA1030 RKA1030 RlA1030 RiA2530 RJA2530 RKA2530 RlA25303.5 RJA0335 RiA1035 RJA1035 RKA1035 RlA1035 RiA2535 RJA2535 RKA2535 RlA25354 RiA2540 RJA2540 RKA2540 RlA2540

Rico Royal™

Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French-filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of saxophone and conveniently packaged in boxes of 10 reeds and now 3-packs.

• French filed for flexibility and fast response

• Works well for classical and jazz applications


3-Pack Boxes of 10Alto Tenor soprano Alto Tenor Baritone

Retail $14.00 $19.00 $37.50 $44.25 $60.50 $79.251 RiB1010 RJB1010 RKB1010 RlB10101.5 RJB0315 RKB0315 RiB1015 RJB1015 RKB1015 RlB10152 RJB0320 RKB0320 RiB1020 RJB1020 RKB1020 RlB10202.5 RJB0325 RKB0325 RiB1025 RJB1025 RKB1025 RlB10253 RJB0330 RKB0330 RiB1030 RJB1030 RKB1030 RlB10303.5 RiB1035 RJB1035 RKB1035 RlB10354 RiB1040 RJB1040 RKB1040 RlB10405 RJB1050 RKB1050 RlB1050

SaxOPhONE REEDS

Boxes of 10 Boxes of 5soprano saxophone

Tenor saxophone

Baritone saxophone

Retail $26.00 $34.75 $55.252 RiR0520 RKR0520 RlR05202.5 RiR0525 RKR0525 RlR05253 RiR0530 RKR0530 RlR05303.5 RiR0535 RKR0535 RlR05354 RiR0540 RKR0540 RlR05404.5 RKR0545 RlR0545

Box of 10Altosaxophone

Retail $53.502.0 RJR10202.5 RJR10253.0 RJR10303.0+ RJR103053.5 RJR10354.0 RJR10404.5 RJR1045

“For years I always felt as though I was making a compromise in selecting a reed. With the Rico Reserve line, I can walk on stage conf dent that the reed will play as it should, offering the warm, pure, centered sound I prefer.“

- Stephen Page Zzyzx Quartet

- Christophe Bois diastema Quartet

Reserve Classic™

Designed by saxophonists for saxophonists, Reserve Classic reeds offer the perfect combination of flexibility and projection. Like all Reserve reeds, only the lower sections of each cane pole are selected — a technique Rico has pioneered that yields the highest-density cane available resulting in greater consistency from reed to reed.

• The only saxophone reed available in 3.0+ strength

• Made exclusively from lower-internode cane providing the highest consistency

• Thicker blank for more resonant sound

• Filed cut for greater flexability

Rico Reserve™

Reserve reeds are the result of five years extensive research working with an array of international artists. More than $10 million has been invested in agricultural and manufacturing development to produce the finest reed ever.

• Crafted from high-density, lower-internode cane that produces more durable, consistent reeds

• Color video inspection sorts cane quality and optical laser measurements ensure accuracy

• State-of-the-art polishing creates a smooth surface and precision natural-diamond cutters maintain reed consistency

• Reed Vitalizer™ 2-way humidity control packs protect reeds from cracking

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Plasticover™

Designed to resist moisture and climate changes, Plasticover is ideal for use in outdoor ensembles such as marching band, and for doublers who need to make quick changes between instruments. Whether in moist tropics or in desert heat, Plasticover responds instantly. The durable coating also provides a clear, projecting tone, making Plasticover a favorite with jazz, studio, and pop musicians.

• Coated with plastic to resist changes in moisture and climate, provides durability and clear tone

• Most flexible grade of cane for instant response

• French-filed for fast response

Frederick L. Hemke™

shorter vamp for dark tone

Frederick L. Hemke reeds provide the immediate response favored by many classical and traditional jazz saxophonists. The design is especially well-suited to traditional, round-chambered mouthpieces. French-filed for freedom, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available in boxes of 5 reeds.

• 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

Boxes of 5soprano Alto Tenor Baritone

Retail $17.75 $22.50 $31.75 $57.002 RhKP5ssX200 RhKP5AsX200 RhKP5TsX200 RhKP5BsX2002.5 RhKP5ssX250 RhKP5AsX250 RhKP5TsX250 RhKP5BsX2503 RhKP5ssX300 RhKP5AsX300 RhKP5TsX300 RhKP5BsX3003.5 RhKP5ssX350 RhKP5AsX350 RhKP5TsX350 RhKP5BsX3504 RhKP5ssX400 RhKP5AsX400 RhKP5TsX400 RhKP5BsX400


Retail $29.25 $32.00 $43.00 $50.501 RRP05AsX1001.5 RRP05ssX150 RRP05AsX150 RRP05TsX150 RRP05BsX1502 RRP05ssX200 RRP05AsX200 RRP05TsX200 RRP05BsX2002.5 RhKP5ssX250 RRP05AsX250 RRP05TsX250 RRP05BsX2503 RRP05ssX300 RRP05AsX300 RRP05TsX300 RRP05BsX3003.5 RRP05ssX350 RRP05AsX350 RRP05TsX350 RRP05BsX3504 RRP05ssX400 RRP05AsX400 RRP05TsX400 RRP05BsX400

Rico Select Jazz™

Unprecedented tone, flexibility, and responseThe 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.

• Huge sound with powerful projection


• Outstanding control and projection

• Available in third strengths from 2S (Soft) to 4H (Hard)

• Offered in both Filed and Unfiled models

Boxes of 10 Boxes of 5 Boxes of 10 Boxes of 5

RSJ-Filed RSJ-Unfiledsoprano Alto Tenor Baritone soprano Alto Tenor Baritone

Retail $40.25 $46.75 $33.25 $60.50 $40.25 $46.75 $33.25 $60.50

2S RsF10ssX2s RsF10AsX2s RsF05TsX2s RsF05BsX2s RRs10ssX2s RRs10AsX2s RRs05TsX2s RRs05BsX2s

2M RsF10ssX2M RsF10AsX2M RsF05TsX2M RsF05BsX2M RRs10ssX2M RRs10AsX2M RRs05TsX2M RRs05BsX2M

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La Voz™

Unfiled cut

Crafted from premium cane for consistent response and playability, La Voz is the choice of professional saxophone and clarinet players. Unfiled for a deep, powerful tone, La Voz is the reed of choice for many of the world’s top jazz musicians. Available for clarinet and saxophone in boxes of 10 reeds.

• Unfiled reed for powerful tone


• Available for clarinet and saxophone

• Available in strengths Soft to Hard


Retail $37.50 $44.25 $57.75 $79.25Soft RiC10sF RJC10sF RKC10sF RlC10sFMedium-Soft RiC10Ms RJC10Ms RKC10Ms RlC10MsMedium RiC10MD RJC10MD RKC10MD RlC10MDMed-Hard RiC10Mh RJC10Mh RKC10Mh RlC10MhHard RiC10hD RJC10hD RKC10hD RlC10hD

Grand Concert Select™

Unrivaled tone, consistency, and longevity

The Grand Concert Select family of reeds features more material in the heart for a pure, warm, transparent tone quality, stable and consistent from pianissimo to fortissimo, in all registers. The revolutionary cut provides unrivaled flexibility for precise articulation and registral changes. Grand Concert Select offers unparalleled reed-to-reed consistency with unprecedented longevity.

• More wood in the heart for better projection


• Outstanding articulation and response

Boxes of 10 Boxes of 5soprano Alto Tenor Baritone

Retail $35.75 $47.00 $32.00 $53.752.5 RGC10ssX250 RGC10AsX250 RGC05TsX250 RGC05BsX2503 RGC10ssX300 RGC10AsX300 RGC05TsX300 RGC05BsX3003.5 RGC10ssX350 RGC10AsX350 RGC05TsX350 RGC05BsX3504 RGC10ssX400 RGC10AsX400 RGC05TsX400 RGC05BsX400

“I’ve been playing Rico Reeds for over 35 years and they are better than ever! Jazz Select reeds have the perfect fullness of tone, responsiveness and consistency that I’m looking for.“

- Dave PietroNew York University

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Bb Clarinet soprano sax Alto sax Tenor sax Baritone saxRetail $26.25 $26.25 $26.75 $28.75 $30.50Opening & FacingA3 RRGMPCBClA3 RRGMPCAsXA3 RRGMPCTsXA3A5 RRGMPCBClA5 RRGMPCAsXA5 RRGMPCTsXA5A7 RRGMPCBClA7 RRGMPCAsXA7 RRGMPCTsXA7B3 RRGMPCBClB3 RRGMPCssXB3 RRGMPCAsXB3 RRGMPCTsXB3 RRGMPCBsXB3B5 RRGMPCBClB5 RRGMPCssXB5 RRGMPCAsXB5 RRGMPCTsXB5 RRGMPCBsXB5B7 RRGMPCBClB7 RRGMPCssXB7 RRGMPCAsXB7 RRGMPCTsXB7 RRGMPCBsXB7C3 RRGMPCBClC3 RRGMPCAsXC3 RRGMPCTsXC3C5 RRGMPCBClC5 RRGMPCAsXC5 RRGMPCTsXC5C7 RRGMPCBClC7 RRGMPCAsXC7 RRGMPCTsXC7Note: Soprano and Baritone are only available in B Chamber

Graftonite™ MouthpiecesDesigned in the 1980s by the world’s leading mouthpiece designer, Arnold Brillhart, the Graftonite™ line of mouthpieces incorporates revolutionary materials to achieve ease of tone production with a wide range of tonal colors.

• Available in three facings

• Ease of tone production and playability

• Wide range of tonal colors

• Durability—won’t chip or crack

Metalite™ MouthpiecesBack by popular demand, Metalite™ mouthpieces were designed by Arnold Brillhart using a durable and resonant material to offer the sound of a metal mouthpiece without the expense. Metalite™ mouthpieces feature 3 tip openings for tenor and baritone and two for Soprano that offer great sound projection and brilliance, and feature a medium-small chamber.

soprano sax Tenor sax Baritone saxRetail $40.00 $40.00 $42.00Tip Opening M5 MiM-5 MKM-5 MlM-5M7 MiM-7 MKM-7 MlM-7M9 MKM-9 MlM-9

La Voz™ MouthpiecesDesigned to meet the high standards of professionals, yet accessible to all levels of players. La Voz™ mouthpieces offer a high-quality solution at an affordable price.

• Acoustically correct chamber design provides true, warm tone

• Traditional design and facing

• Ease of tone production

• Accurate intonation

• Durable polymer construction

Bb Clarinet Alto sax Tenor saxRetail $26.75 $39.00 $47.00

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Clarinet in inches in mm A=RlVMPCBCl La Voz .046” 18mm Medium Acrylic 442

RRGMPCBClA3 Graftonite .045” 18mm Largest Polycarbonate 440



RRGMPCBClB3 Graftonite .045” 18mm Medium Polycarbonate 440



RRGMPCBClC3 Graftonite .045” 18mm Small Polycarbonate 440



soprano saxRRGMPCssXB3 Graftonite .055” 17mm Medium Polycarbonate 440

RRGMPCssXB5 Graftonite .060” 18mm Medium Polycarbonate 440

RRGMPCssXB7 Graftonite .065” 19mm Medium Polycarbonate 440

MiM-5 Metalite .060” 18mm Medium Polycarbonate 440

MiM-7 Metalite .065” 19mm Medium Polycarbonate 440

Alto saxRlVMPCAsX Graftonite .070” 22mm Medium Acrylic 440

RRGMPCAsXA3 Graftonite .070” 18mm Largest Polycarbonate 440

RRGMPCAsXA5 Graftonite .080” 20mm Largest Polycarbonate 440

RRGMPCAsXA7 Graftonite .090” 21.5mm Largest Polycarbonate 440

RRGMPCAsXB3 Graftonite .070” 18mm Medium Polycarbonate 440

RRGMPCAsXB5 Graftonite .080” 20mm Medium Polycarbonate 440

RRGMPCAsXB7 Graftonite .090” 21.5mm Medium Polycarbonate 440

RRGMPCAsXC3 Graftonite .070” 18mm Small Polycarbonate 440

RRGMPCAsXC5 Graftonite .080” 20mm Small Polycarbonate 440

RRGMPCAsXC7 Graftonite .090” 21.5mm Small Polycarbonate 440

Tenor saxRlVMPCTsX La Voz .075” 22mm Medium Acrylic 440

RRGMPCTsXA3 Graftonite .085” 22mm Largest Polycarbonate 440



RRGMPCTsXB3 Graftonite .085” 22mm Medium Polycarbonate 440



RRGMPCTsXC3 Graftonite .085” 22mm Small Polycarbonate 440



MKM-5 Metalite .095” 23mm Medium Polycarbonate 440



Baritone saxRRGMPCBsXB3 Graftonite .090” 23mm Medium Polycarbonate 440

RRGMPCBsXB5 Graftonite .100” 25mm Medium Polycarbonate 440

RRGMPCBsXB7 Graftonite .110” 26mm Medium Polycarbonate 440

MlM-5 Metalite .100” 25mm Medium Polycarbonate 440

MlM-7 Metalite .110” 26mm Medium Polycarbonate 440

MLM-9 Metalite .120” 26mm Medium Polycarbonate 440

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H-Ligatures and Cap Sets• Superior retro design provides excellent response

• Four-point “H”-system applies equal pressure to the reed item instrument Description RetailRCliC Bb Clarinet Rico Cap Bb Clarinet $11.75RECiC Eb Clarinet Rico Cap Eb Clarinet $14.75Rss1C Soprano Sax Rico Cap Soprano Sax $19.75RAs1C Alto Sax Rico Cap Alto Sax $13.75RTs1C Tenor Sax Rico Cap Tenor Sax - Hard Rubber $19.75RTs2C Tenor Sax Rico Cap Tenor Sax - Metal Link $19.75RBs1C Baritone Sax Rico Cap Baritone Sax $23.25RBs2C Baritone Sax Rico Cap Baritone Sax - Hard Rubber Selmer $23.25

Rico CapRico’s new cap is made from a durable, molded synthetic material and features a soft, over-molded texture. Inner rails conform to a variety of ligatures and mouthpieces to ensure a snug, scratch-free fit.

Rico Ligature• Sturdy, nickel-plated construction

• 4-point system applies equal pressure to the reed

ligature Onlyitem instrument Description RetailREC1lN Eb Clarinet Rico Ligature Eb Clarinet $19.75RCl1lN Bb Clarinet Rico Ligature Bb Clarinet $14.00Rss1lN Soprano Sax Rico Ligature Soprano Sax $19.75RAs1lN Alto Sax Rico Ligature Alto Sax $17.75RTs1lN Tenor Sax (Hard Rubber) Rico Ligature Tenor Sax Hard Rubber Nickel $19.75RTs2lN Tenor Sax (Otto Link) Rico Ligature Tenor Sax Metal Link Nickel $19.75RBs1lN Baritone Sax Rico Ligature Baritone Sax $23.25

ligature and Cap setsitem instrument Description RetailREC1N Eb Clarinet Rico Ligature & Cap Eb Clarinet $35.00RCl1N Bb Clarinet Rico Ligature & Cap Bb Clarinet $23.25Rss1N Soprano Sax Rico Ligature & Cap Soprano Sax $35.00RAs1N Alto Sax Rico Ligature & Cap Alto Sax $29.25RTs1N Tenor Sax (Hard Rubber) Rico Ligature & Cap Tenor Sax Hard Rubber Nickel $35.00RTs2N Tenor Sax (Otto Link) Rico Ligature & Cap Tenor Sax Metal Link Nickel $35.00RBs1N Baritone Sax Rico Ligature Baritone Sax $40.75

Uniqueovermolded design

Interior Ribsconform to a variety of inverted ligatures

item instrument Description RetailhEC1s Eb Clarinet H-Ligature & Cap Eb Clarinet Silver $45.75hCl1s Bb Clarinet H-Ligature & Cap Bb Clarinet Silver $33.75hCl1G Bb Clarinet H-Ligature & Cap Bb Clarinet Gold $45.75hss1G Soprano Sax H-Ligature & Cap Soprano Sax Gold $52.75hAs1s Alto Sax H-Ligature & Cap Alto Sax Silver $40.75hAs1G Alto Sax H-Ligature & Cap Alto Sax Gold $52.75hTs1G Tenor Sax (Hard Rubber) H-Ligature & Cap Hard Rubber Gold $57.25hTs2G Tenor Sax (Otto Link) H-Ligature & Cap Metal Link Gold $57.25hBs1G Baritone Sax H-Ligature & Cap Baritone Sax Gold $69.00

Rico Caps — Non-InvertedNew to the Rico cap line, these caps for Bb Clarinet and Alto Sax will fit a variety of non-inverted ligatures, the traditional style of ligatures. These caps feature the same molded ribs for a scratch-free fit on your ligature.

item instrument Description RetailRCl2C Bb Clarinet Rico Cap Non-Inverted $11.75RAs2C Alto Sax Rico Cap Non-Inverted $13.75

Uniqueovermolded design

Interior Ribsconform to a variety of non-inverted ligatures

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2. Rico Alto Sax10 packs

3. Reserve ClassicBb Clarinet

4. Black Woven Sax Strap

5. Select Jazz Filed Tenor Sax

6. Multi-reed

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7. Padgards

8. H-lig Clarinet

9. Metalite Tenor - M7

10. Padded Sax Strap

“I’ve switched all my students over to the Rico ligature. They are far easier to use and don’t require any adjusting right out of the package“

- Sherry Miller, band director blalack bands, texas

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Smart Pak™

item Description RetailRsMPAKBCl Bb Clarinet $48.25RsMPAKAsX Alto Sax $56.25Contains: mouthpiece, ligature, cap, mouthpiece saver, cork grease, and Reed Gard with 2 reeds

Mouthpiece Saversitem Description RetailRMPsVRBCl01 Bb Clar/Alto - 12 box $26.75RMPsVRTsX01 Tenor/Bari Sax - 12 box $31.75

Cork Greaseitem Description RetailRCRKGR01 1 Tube $2.35Bulk, must be ordered in increments of 288RCRKGR12 12 tube box $23.75RCRKGR36* 36 tube box $83.75*Includes display rack, see page 120.

Microfiber Bb Clarinet Swabitem Description RetailRsWABCl01 Microfiber swab $18.75

Padgardsitem Description RetailRPADGPiC01 Piccolo Padgard $10.50RPADGFlT01 Flute Padgard $13.25RPADGBCl01 Clarinet Padgard $15.00RPADGssX01 Soprano Padgard $20.50RPADGAsX01 Alto Padgard $23.00RPADGTsX01 Tenor Padgard $24.50

Neck Saversitem Description RetailRNsAsX01 Neck Saver / Alto Sax $9.00RNsTsX01 Neck Saver / Tenor Sax $9.00

Woodwind Key Oilitem Description RetailRKEYOil01 Woodwind key oil $15.00

Reed Storage CasesComplete system for reed storage Rico’s new Reed Case offers a complete system for reed storage. The new Reed Case works seamlessly with the Reed Vitalizer Automatic 2-Way Humidity Control System. Each Reed Case is guaranteed to maintain an airtight seal for your reeds to keep them stored at the ideal humidity level.

Multi-Reed Case • Now fits all reeds from Eb Clarinet to Baritone Sax

• Newly designed reed cartridge with “O-Ring” system to hold each reed in place

item instrument Description RetailRVCAsE01 Bb Clarinet Reed Case with RV0173 $34.75Each Reed Case comes with Reed Vitalizer 73% control pack

Reed Case• Holds up to 8 Bb Clarinet or Alto Sax Reeds

• Self-regulates humidity with no maintenance

• Reed tips stay flat

Holds 8New O-ring system holds any size reed

Airtightgasket to ensure proper seal

Includes(73% RH) Reed Vitalizer pack

Securenewly designed clasp

Reed Vitalizer™

Rico’s Reed Vitalizer has made life a lot easier for woodwind players. The special Reed Vitalizer bag and Humidity Control Pack self-regulate the humidity level, keeping reeds in shape and consistent. Reed Vitalizer is available in three humidity levels (58%, 73%, 84%).

Bag with 1 Humidity Control Packitem Description RetailRVKiT84 Reed Vitalizer Kit 84% $15.75RVKiT73 Reed Vitalizer Kit 73% $15.75RVKiT58 Reed Vitalizer Kit 58% $15.75

Humidity Control Single Refillsitem Description RetailRV0184 Reed Vitalizer Refill 84% $8.75RV0173 Reed Vitalizer Refill 73% $8.75RV0158 Reed Vitalizer Refill 58% $8.75

Reed GardsSame great Reed Gards, now conveniently packaged in blisters for easy display and mail order shipment. The Reed Gard II comes in a 2-pack per blister, the Reed Gard IV comes in a single pack.

item instrument Description RetailRGRD2AsCl01* Clarinet/Alto Reed Gard II - 2-Pack, Black $5.25RGRD2AsCl02* Clarinet/Alto Reed Gard II - 2-Pack, Multi Color $5.25RGRD2OB* Oboe Reed Gard II - 2-Pack $7.50RGRD2TsBs01* Tenor/Bari Sax Reed Gard II - 2-Pack, Black $6.00RGRD4AsCl Clarinet/Alto Reed Gard IV - 1 pc. $5.75RGRD4TsBs Tenor/Bari Sax Reed Gard IV - 1 pc. $6.00*Available in multiples of 10 only.

item instrument Description RetailRVCAsE05 Oboe/Bassoon Reed Case with RV0173 $34.75Each Reed Case comes with Reed Vitalizer 73% control pack

Double Reed CaseThe newest member of the reed case family, Rico’s double reed case is designed to hold 5 oboe or 5 bassoon reeds in any combination. Specially designed pegs securely hold Oboe, Oboe D’Amour, English Horn, and Bassoon reeds. The case is designed to work with Rico’s Reed Vitalizer 2-Way Humidity Control System.

item instrument Description RetailRVCAsE04 Multi-instrument Reed Case with RV0173 $34.75

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Rico Saxophone Strap Collection Rico sax straps have a specially designed curved hook that is easy to insert and remove, yet stays on the instrument much better than ordinary hooks. The unique quick-adjust button allows the musician to adjust the sax strap to a precise length, quickly and easily, and uses cord that is much less cumbersome than webbing.

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Rico’s Leather Sax StrapComfortable leather strap with suede lining, featuring Rico’s easy slide adjustor and curved hook

item instrument RetailsJA14 Soprano/Alto Sax - black leather $36.00slA14 Tenor/Bari Sax - black leather $36.00

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AsJA01 Soprano/Alto Sax Jazz Wave $13.25slA10 Tenor/Bari Sax Jazz Wave $13.25

BsJA02 Soprano/Alto Sax Industrial $13.25slA09 Tenor/Bari Sax Industrial $13.25

C sJA03 Soprano/Alto Sax Jazz Stripe 2 $13.25slA08 Tenor/Bari Sax Jazz Stripe 2 $13.25


DsJA04 Soprano/Alto Sax Jazz Stripe $13.25slA07 Tenor/Bari Sax Jazz Stripe $13.25

EsJA05 Soprano/Alto Sax Gray Scales $13.25slA06 Tenor/Bari Sax Gray Scales $13.25

FsJA11 Soprano/Alto Sax Black $13.25slA11 Tenor/Bari Sax Black $13.25

Rico Snap Hook Sax Strap Now you can get the popular Rico sax strap with a snap hook. To respond to player requests, we’ve expanded the Rico black strap line to include a plastic snap hook. Our hook is designed sturdy to ensure a safe and secure fit on your saxophone. Like all of our saxophone straps, they’re available in two lengths: Soprano/Alto and Tenor/Baritone.

item Description RetailsJA13 Saxophone Strap - Soprano/Alto - Black Snap Hook $15.50slA13 Saxophone Strap - Tenor/Baritone - Black Snap Hook $15.50

Saxophone Strap Collection Inspired by the great JAZZ STANDARDS recorded on the famous BLUE NOTE label, each sax strap features the time honored artwork from Blue Note’s classic recordings and their famous album covers. Each strap features a soft suede lining and Rico’s unique curved hook and easy slide adjustor. Available in two lengths, one for Soprano/Alto saxes and one for Tenor/Baritone.


AsJA15 Soprano/Alto Sax True Blue $36.00slA15 Tenor/Bari Sax True Blue $36.00

BsJA16 Soprano/Alto Sax Afro-Cuban $36.00slA16 Tenor/Bari Afro-Cuban $36.00

C sJA17 Soprano/Alto Sax Black Fire $36.00slA17 Tenor/Bari Sax Black Fire $36.00

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Rico’s Padded Sax Strap• Padded memory foam provides extra comfort on your neck

• Breathable athletic material is comfortable and stays dry

item instrument RetailsJA12 Soprano/Alto Sax padded sax strap $34.50slA12 Tenor/Bari Sax padded sax strap $34.50

“Rico’s Padded Sax strap is a great strap on stage. It’s very comfortable and durable.“ - Jason Marshall

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Rico Clarinet StrapDesigned to fit most Bb and A clarinets, the Rico Clarinet strap features our famous easy-slide adjustor, and a sturdy leather tab to connect strap to the thumb rest.

item Description RetailCCA01 Clarinet Strap with thumb tab $25.75

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Reed Displays An easy and effective way to display Rico reeds. Spring-loaded displays fit all 5- and 10-quantity reed boxes. Novapak™ display fits boxes of 25 reeds. Easily mounts to slatwall and pegboard displays.

5-, 10- & 25-Reed Box Display Racksitem Description

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Cork Grease Dispenseritem Box of RetailRCRKGR12 12 $23.75RCRKGR36 36 $83.75

Reed Vitalizer Assortment Displayitem DescriptionRRVDisPlAY Holds bags & foil packs

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a NOTE FROM SalESeRico offers a variety of display options for your store. Contact your Sales Rep to learn more.

1-800-323-2746 [email protected]

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ligature Displayitem DescriptionRDA-liG Ligature Display Rack

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