Product Description
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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 2.5 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
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The Frederick L. Hemke reeds in strength 2.5 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 2.5, 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.