If you're stocking up on reeds for Bb clarinet, the Royal by D'Addario RCB1020 is one of the most reliable options out there — especially if you're working through lessons or moving into more serious playing. This is the Strength 2.0 version, packed 10 reeds per box, and it's the go-to choice for a lot of band directors and students alike.
These reeds use a French filed cut, which gives them a thinner vamp and profile compared to an unfiled reed. That translates to quicker response, particularly in the low register, and a cleaner, clearer tone overall. Soft attacks come more easily, which matters a lot when you're building technique and control. D'Addario's manufacturing process runs these through precise cutting and inspection machinery, which keeps the consistency from reed to reed noticeably tighter than older-generation products.
Product Features:
- Designed for Bb clarinet
- French filed cut for clear tone and quick response
- Thinner profile and blank for ease of play
- Strength 2.0 — suitable for students and advancing players
- 10 reeds per box
- Consistent reed-to-reed quality from D'Addario's precision manufacturing
Brand: D'Addario (Royal)
Model: Royal Bb Clarinet Reeds – Strength 2.0, 10-Pack
SKU: RCB1020
Condition: New
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