EASE OF PLAY – Featuring a thinner vamp cut designed for ease of play, a traditional blank for a clear sound and unfiled for powerful tone, D’Addario Woodwinds alto sax reeds are ideal for students, revered by educators worldwide and a favorite among jazz musicians. FROM FIELD TO FACTORY - Harvested by hand in France, the cane specifically grown to make Rico reeds is the finest in the industry. D’Addario’s new state-of-the-art digital reed-making technology has resulted in unprecedented quality and consistency in today’s Rico reed. EDUCATION STANDARD - Rico reeds have been the standard among teachers and students for generations. Priced affordably, Rico reeds are designed to reward the student with an immediate sound. PACKAGING OPTIONS – Rico strength 2.0 alto sax reeds are available in 3-reed packs and 25-reed Novapak reed dispensers. D’ADDARIO WOODWINDS – For nearly a century, the name Rico has been synonymous with quality reeds. Now part of the D’Addario family of musical instruments and accessories, D’Addario Woodwinds has revamped the reed-making process to create the most consistent reed in the world.