Rico alto saxophone reeds in strength 2.5 are the most widely played reed in the world for a reason. This strength hits the sweet spot between ease and substance, offering a bright, responsive tone with enough body to sound good in any setting. The unfiled cut keeps things quick and articulate.

Strength 2.5 is where most developing alto players end up after starting on softer reeds, and many experienced players use it as their everyday strength. It works well for school band, jazz band, solo playing, and general practice. The box of 10 at an affordable price means you can always have fresh reeds on hand without thinking twice about it.