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D'Addario Plasticover — Alto Saxophone Reeds — Buy at SoundsGood
D'Addario Plasticover — natural cane with polymer coating! Bright, powerful tone. Moisture-resistant. Best of both worlds! For marching, R&B, rock.
Plasticover
Cane + coating
Cane + coating
Free shipping
Over ₴4,000
Over ₴4,000
Instalments
PrivatBank / monobank
PrivatBank / monobank
Marching / R&B
Moisture-resistant
Moisture-resistant
🛡️ What
📐 Cane + coating!
Inside = natural cane (like Rico). Outside = thin polymer coating. Natural tone + moisture protection! Black color = iconic look. NOT synthetic!
📐 Tone
Bright, powerful, "cutting." Brighter than Rico (coating adds "edge"). For marching, R&B, rock. Great projection!
✅ Benefits
📐 Moisture-resistant
Coating = protection from humidity, drying, wear. Less weather-dependent!
📐 Longer-lasting
2–6 weeks (vs Rico 1–3). Coating protects tip.
📐 No soaking!
Coating = ready immediately. Take out → play!
📐 Natural tone!
Core = cane. Closer to natural than fully synthetic.
📊 Comparison
D'Addario saxophone reeds comparison
| Reed | Type | Moisture | Lifespan | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico | Natural | Low | 1–3 wks | ~$17/10 |
| Plasticover ⭐ | Cane+coating! | High! ⭐ | 2–6 wks | ~$20/5 |
| Reserve | Natural | Low | 1–4 wks | ~$30/10 |
| Légère | Synthetic | Full | 2–8 mo | ~$30/pc |
📐 Plasticover vs Légère
Légère = fully synthetic (months). Plasticover = coated cane (weeks). Budget = Plasticover. Max durability = Légère.
📐 Plasticover vs Rico
Plasticover = Rico + coating. Brighter, longer-lasting, more stable. Same brand, next level!
🎯 Who for
🎵 Marching ⭐
Perfect! Moisture-resistant, bright. Outdoors = more stable than natural.
🎵 R&B / rock / funk
Bright, powerful. Cuts through guitars & drums!
🎵 School band
No soaking, longer-lasting. For kids = convenient!
🎵 NOT classical
Plasticover = bright. Classical = Traditional/Reserve.
🎵 Strength
1.5–4. Popular: 2, 2.5, 3 ⭐. ≈ Rico strength.
💰 Price
5 pcs: ~$15–22. Cheaper than Légère. Longer than Rico.
❓ FAQ
Synthetic?
NO! Natural cane + polymer coating. "Semi-natural."
Why black?
Coating = black color. Natural cane underneath.
Soak?
No! Ready immediately. Optional 30 sec for "softening."
How long?
2–6 weeks. Longer than Rico. Shorter than Légère.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Plasticover
All strengths
Free Shipping
Over ₴4,000
Instalments
PrivatBank
Advice
Match strength
D'Addario
Rico, Royal, Plasticover, Reserve
Showroom
Olzhycha 15, Kyiv
📞 Contacts
✉️ Email
📍 Address
15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv, 04116
Metro: Dorohozhychi
🕐 Hours
Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed