Size:Strength 3.0 Product Description 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 responseAt 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 From the Manufacturer The Frederick L

Hemke reeds in strength 3.0 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.