Hemke Soprano Sax Reeds, Strength 4.0, 5-pack

Hemke Soprano Sax Reeds, Strength 4.0, 5-pack

• Shorter vamp for a darker tone
• Strength 4.0, 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

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.<BR><BR>•Professional-quality reed for classical and jazz applications <BR>•Shorter vamp for dark tone <BR>•Balanced, slightly thinner tip for quick response and articulation <BR>•Premium grade cane for consistent response and playability <BR>•French filed for flexibility and fast response<BR><BR>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.com