Tegeler Music is an Authorized Dealer for D'Addario Products
This means you will receive a new item shipped to you in its original packaging that came straight from the manufactures warehouse.
On occasion an item will be removed from the packaging in order to take detailed photos if we feel the company stock photos do not sufficiently display enough detail. As with all music stores some products are proudly displayed in our showroom so the customers that visit us in person can see for themselves the quality of individual items.
Buying from an authorized dealer also means that you will qualify to receive the full factory warranty on this item. Most companies will not honor a warranty claim unless it was purchased from an authorized dealer.

Details From Company Website:

ROYAL BY D'ADDARIO ALTO SAXOPHONE REEDS

Featuring a filed cut for additional tonal clarity, Royal by D'Addario Alto Saxophone reeds are ideal for both beginning and advancing players. These reeds have a traditional blank and profile to give you an ease of response when playing

Product Features

• Type: Filed

Traditional blank and profile, filed cut

• Ideal for beginners

• Designed for ease of play

• Priced affordably for educators and parents

• All D’Addario reeds are designed and manufactured in the USA from naturally-grown cane

 Reed FAQ:

What should I use to wet my reed?

It is best to use water to wet your reed. Be mindful to not leave it submerged in water for more than two minutes.

Can I store my reeds in the plastic reed holders that they came in? 

Plastic reed holders protect the reeds before the box is opened by the purchaser, but they are designed to be used only for initial transport from factory to customer. It is always best to move the reeds to an air-tight reed storage system to protect the life of the reeds.

How should I break in my reeds? 

D'Addario reeds are made of natural cane (Arundo Donax), so they need special attention during the first 3-5 days of use to allow the cane to adjust to the wetting and drying that occurs during normal playing. To break in your reeds, carefully follow the steps provided below. 
1. Stabilizing a reed’s humidity is very important. First, place a new box of reeds into a humidity storage case, like D'Addario's Reed Vitalizer, before playing them. 
2. The next day, soak the reed in water for 30 seconds. Gently wipe off excess water on the vamp, table, and heel of the reed. Reeds can be played to begin the break-in process, but do not play more than five minutes per reed. 
3. Wipe reeds clean of excess moisture and store in your airtight reed storage system along with a Reed Vitalizer Single Refill Pack. Reeds can be played a little longer each day after this step.
4. This break-in process has added benefits and can be incorporated into a normal warm up routine by players and ensembles of all levels. 

What is the difference between traditional reed blanks and thick reed blanks?

Blank thickness relates to the thickness of the cane wall that a reed blank is cut from. A thicker blank reed will contain more cane wall material--you can physically see this at the heel of the reed. You may also be able to hear a tonal difference and physically feel a difference between various blank thicknesses.

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We offer free shipping on most new items to the lower 48 states via UPS, FedEx, or USPS. If your item qualifies for free shipping we will choose the most cost efficient way to transport the package to you. Items that are less than 1 lb. will ship USPS First Class so items can be tracked. Larger items will be shipped using UPS Ground, FedEx Home Delivery or USPS Priority Mail. If costs are close, we will ship the fastest way possible, even if it costs us a little more to do so. If you require a shipment to Alaska, Hawaii or the US Protectorates or if you require expedited shipping please contact us before placing your order for a shipping quote. Please be aware that some items of higher value will require signature verification.
Because of our location in the center of the country standard ground shipping to the lower 48 states is normally 4 days or less.

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Return Information
We hope you will love and get many years of enjoyment out of your purchase from Tegeler Music. But if for some reason you are not completely happy with your purchase, you may return it within 30 days for a refund of the purchase price. If the item you purchased qualified for Free Shipping, the original shipping cost will be deducted from your refund. All returned items must be returned in their original packaging with all accessories and documentation (Owner's Manual, warranty card, etc.), and show no signs of wear or use, or you may be subject to a restocking fee.
Returns Exceptions
There are no returns on clearance, discontinued, vintage or demo items.
Additionally, the following items are returnable only if defective or unopened - strings, reeds, ear buds, any wind instruments, harmonicas, drum heads, drumsticks, fog fluid, clothing, print music, books.
ALL returned woodwind, brass instruments and mouthpieces will incur a $15.00 sanitation fee.