General Info

Many of the world's clarinetists and saxophonists use Rico brand reeds, such as Michael Brecker, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Michel Arrignon, Walter Boeykens, Ricardo Morales and Seiji Yokokawa. Rico International is one of the largest musical instrument reed manufacturers and distributors in the world. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians from the beginner to the seasoned professional. The company produces several types of reeds for alto, bass and contra alto clarinets; and soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. Rico also manufactures and distributes double reeds for oboes and bassoons; mouthpieces for clarinets and saxophones; and accessories, such as reed storage cases, care kits, caps, ligatures and saxophone straps. Rico is based in Sun Valley, Calif.