Rico Grand Concert Select Thick Blank Bb Clarinet Reeds, Unfiled, Strength 4.5, 10-pack

The Grand Concert Select Thick Blank Bb clarinet reeds in strength 4.5 feature a traditional tip combined with a thicker spine, thicker blank, and longer vamp profile 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.

• <p>The Grand Concert Select Thick Blank Bb clarinet reeds in strength 4.5 feature a traditional tip combined with a thicker spine, thicker blank, and longer vamp profile allowing for more body to the attack and more resonance in the sound. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.<p>
• Longer vamp than the GCS Evolution for easier response
• Strength 4.5, Unfiled cut, box of 10 reeds
• Thicker blank for more body to the attack
• Heavier spine for balanced tone
• Offered in strengths 2.0 to 4.5