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product_id: 48553813
title: "Rico Hemke 2.5 Strength Reeds for Alto Sax (Pack of 5)"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "278.92 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/48553813-rico-hemke-2-5-strength-reeds-for-alto-sax-pack
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
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# Filed cut enhances harmonic depth 2.5 strength for perfect balance Balanced, thinner tip for fast articulation Rico Hemke 2.5 Strength Reeds for Alto Sax (Pack of 5)

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** 278.92 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎷 Elevate your alto sax game with reeds that jazz pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rico Hemke 2.5 Strength Reeds for Alto Sax (Pack of 5) by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** 278.92 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/48553813-rico-hemke-2-5-strength-reeds-for-alto-sax-pack)

## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Harmonic Depth Boost:** Expertly filed cut enriches your sound with deeper, richer harmonics for professional tone.
- • **Versatile Strength Range:** Available from 2.0 to 4.0, perfect for evolving your style and skill level.
- • **Mellow, Dark Tone Mastery:** Shorter vamp delivers that signature warm, rounded sound loved by jazz legends.
- • **Consistent Quality in Every Pack:** Box of 5 reeds, all polished and crafted in the USA for reliable performance every time.
- • **Precision Response & Articulation:** Balanced, slightly thinner tip ensures lightning-fast note transitions and crisp playability.

## Overview

The Rico Hemke 2.5 Strength Reeds for Alto Sax (Pack of 5) offer a polished, balanced design with a shorter vamp for a warm, dark tone. Featuring a thinner tip for quick articulation and a filed cut to enhance harmonic depth, these reeds are crafted in the USA and favored by professional musicians seeking consistent, high-quality performance.

## Description

Buy Rico Hemke 2.5 Strength Reeds for Alto Sax (Pack of 5). Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Mellow sound. - Love these reeds. They produce a mellow and rounded sound. Always makes me think of Johnny Hodges and Paul Desmond.
Review: Good reeds. - They seem to work to extend I can judge considering my skill :P

## Features

- Shorter vamp for a darker tone
- Strength 2.5, filed cut, box of 5 reeds
- Balanced, slightly thinner tip for quick response and articulation
- Filed to increase depth in harmonics
- Offered in strengths 2.0 to 4.0

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002GFMQ4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,628 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 45 in Reeds |
| Brand Name | D'Addario |
| Colour | Strength 2.5 |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,460) |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00046716104502 |
| Included Components | Mouthpieces |
| Instrument Key | E Flat |
| Item Dimensions | 7.8 x 2.2 x 3.5 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Accordion Accessory |
| Item Weight | 0.04 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RHKP5ASX250 |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Model Name | RHKP5ASX250 |
| Model Number | RHKP5ASX250 |
| Set Name | 5 Piece Set |
| Sound Profile | Warm, Dark, Balanced |
| Style | 5-pack |
| UPC | 046716104502 |
| Unit Count | 5 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Colour:** Strength 2.5
- **Instrument key:** E Flat
- **Material:** Wood
- **Style:** 5-pack

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: hi what does it cost to ship to Australia-  thanks russell**
A: You would have to ask the seller directly, not submit it as a question.

**Q: What is the best strength for a beginner who is 9 years old?**
A: Assuming that this beginner is playing on a student model mouthpiece, 1.5 to 2 strength would be appropriate.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mellow sound.
*by F***S on 21 August 2025*

Love these reeds. They produce a mellow and rounded sound. Always makes me think of Johnny Hodges and Paul Desmond.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good reeds.
*by D***K on 21 February 2025*

They seem to work to extend I can judge considering my skill :P

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product
*by D***A on 19 November 2025*

Great

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*Store origin: TN*
*Last updated: 2026-07-26*