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Plasticover features a brilliant, projecting tone and enables a unique voice in various musical styles, from funk to Latin jazz. This coated reed is ideal for quick instrument changes and endures extreme weather conditions. Noted for its durability, Plasticover is a perfect solution for outdoor performances.
Brilliant, projecting sound quality
New and improved plastic coating formula for increased durability and weather resistance
Individually sealed and barcoded reeds in 25 count dispenser box
Item Package Dimension 4.75" L x 3.25" W x 3.5" H
After having looked around a little, and having dealt with normal reeds in the cold and humidity (I'm from Canada), I started looking for an alternative. Unlike what I expected, these reeds are a lot more wood than synthetic. The best way I can describe them is just a reed that has been painted. They behave quite well, and I like that I can just slap them on my instrument. I have not hit a really bad one in the box yet (I also like the reed covers better than the traditional Vandoren sheath).One thing that I noticed is that the coating scratches off very easily. For example, I took as a habit to gently scratch my reeds with the back of my nail to get some lip skin off them, which on these reeds also scratches off the coating (see picture). Some of the reeds also had some left over edges of coating on the very tip of the reed), but they came off with a little coaxing.Overall, I enjoy these reeds a lot. They are brighter than a normal wood reed, but remain stable on harsh note switches. Not the best reeds in the world by any stretch of the imagination, but definitely something I will keep using regularly to practice and play outside. Still, they are just lightly coated, and will not last as long as a fully synthetic reed would.
