Best Saxophone Reeds
This reed is designed to produce a quality of extremely pure sound due to a very thin reed tip (the area of reed with maximum vibration), being balanced by a solid vertebral column (more cane in the area which climbs gradually to the heel). Traditional reeds are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even highest notes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I always purchase this brand for my 13 year old he plays the sax and we've been using this for a little over a year now."
"My ten year old son plays the saxophone and I bought these for him based on the reviews."
"Love these reeds."
"That being said, if you're interested in finding a reed for your setup and don't know where to start, I recommend one of their sampler packs."
"A good quality reed for a beginner saxophone player."
"It is good and vandoren reeds are better than rico reeds."
"Perfect condition..the only reeds our family will use!"
"Good quality for the price and quick delivery."
This reed is designed to produce a quality of extremely pure sound due to a very thin reed tip (the area of reed with maximum vibration), being balanced by a solid vertebral column (more cane in the area which climbs gradually to the heel). Traditional reeds are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even highest notes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I always purchase this brand for my 13 year old he plays the sax and we've been using this for a little over a year now."
"My ten year old son plays the saxophone and I bought these for him based on the reviews."
"Love these reeds."
"That being said, if you're interested in finding a reed for your setup and don't know where to start, I recommend one of their sampler packs."
"A good quality reed for a beginner saxophone player."
"It is good and vandoren reeds are better than rico reeds."
"Perfect condition..the only reeds our family will use!"
"Good quality for the price and quick delivery."
Size: Strength 3.5. Traditional reeds are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even highest notes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I always purchase this brand for my 13 year old he plays the sax and we've been using this for a little over a year now."
"My ten year old son plays the saxophone and I bought these for him based on the reviews."
"Love these reeds."
"That being said, if you're interested in finding a reed for your setup and don't know where to start, I recommend one of their sampler packs."
"A good quality reed for a beginner saxophone player."
"It is good and vandoren reeds are better than rico reeds."
"Perfect condition..the only reeds our family will use!"
"Good quality for the price and quick delivery."
Best Alto Saxophone Reeds
This reed is designed to produce a quality of extremely pure sound due to a very thin reed tip (the area of reed with maximum vibration), being balanced by a solid vertebral column (more cane in the area which climbs gradually to the heel). Traditional reeds are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even highest notes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I always purchase this brand for my 13 year old he plays the sax and we've been using this for a little over a year now."
"Love these reeds."
"There are a couple brands to choose from and this one is our preference."
"A good quality reed for a beginner saxophone player."
"It is good and vandoren reeds are better than rico reeds."
"Perfect condition..the only reeds our family will use!"
"Good quality for the price and quick delivery."
"My 12yr old sax player loves these!"
Best Baritone Saxophone Reeds
Style: Strength 3. Traditional reeds are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even highest notes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My high-school musician prefers Van vandoren."
"The 5's are especially great because I like to play with a really stiff reed, but Vandoren makes great softer reeds too."
"I bought these for my son, who plays baritone sax."
"They last fairly long and I am able to play a single reed for a few hours at a time without warping or over-softening."
"Grandson love these for his sax."
"She has been playing the Bari Sax a few years now and asked me to purchase these since she is more experienced."
"Daughter says the sound produced by these reeds is crisp and perfect for her band needs."
Best Soprano Saxophone Reeds
Many of the world's finest clarinetists and saxophonists use Rico brand reeds, such as Anthony McGill, Mark Nuccio, Jessica Phillips, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Walter Boeykens, Seiji Yokokawa, Philippe Geiss, Diastema Saxophone Quartet, and many more. La Voz reeds in Medium strength feature a traditional tip thickness combined with a stronger spine and an unfiled cut for more resistance and a full tone. Many of the world's finest woodwind players perform with Rico reeds, such as Mark Nuccio, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Henri Bok, Richie Hawley, Eric Alexander, and many more. Medium strength, Unfiled cut, box of 10 reeds.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have been playing for almost 30 years and have tried a bunch of different reeds. I had stopped playing sax for a few years and when I picked it back up I found I was in need of new reeds."
"My daughter is in marching band and one box will last a year."
"Great price on a multi pack of these reeds."
"My son is very accomplished musically and I think these reflect his higher ability a bit more than the already fine Vandorens--but to each their own."
"This brand came recommended for my daughter that plays alto sax in high school."
"I've played this brand of reeds for years and years...love how each one is individually protected in a plastic gadget that should help it survive transport in a pocket, just in case the one under the mouthpiece cap gets dinged up or splits."
"Been using La Voz for over 30 years (& sometimes Hemke), on tenor, alto, & soprano, and they work for me."
"My son went from frustrated and complaining that he hated the sax, to giggles and smiles everytime he hit the octave key."
Best Tenor Saxophone Reeds
Size: Strength 3. Traditional reeds are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even highest notes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Get some Vandorens."
"Granddaughter plays conventional as well as jazz tenor sax."
"Great reeds."
"I am reviewing them well because they were about half the price of the exact one at the local music store."
"The reeds when playing a sax make all the difference in the sound. We have never had to bevel any of the sides to make them fit."
"These reeds have a great sound and great strength."
"Yes, not all the reeds work out of the box, if any."
"Vandoren reeds are excellent."
Best Oboe Reeds
To ensure that the proper tip opening is obtained without using a wire, the cane is sorted for the correct diameter. Cane processed by skilled craftsmen using the world's most advanced reed machinery.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Even my accompanist can tell when I'm using a Jones reed versus others!"
"Not the best reeds, but they were cheap and they work."
"Good quality reeds."
"It is my second time to purchase reeds from amazon."
"Bought this as a backup reed for my son to have in his case."
"They didn't play a bit because they were packaged and the reeds couldn't breathe."
"Many were cracked on the side and will leak air."
"No sound came off it, wasnt my oboe since it worked perfectly with my other reeds."
Best Bassoon Reeds
Following a number of mechanized steps, the reeds are assembled by hand and the string is coated with the strongest lacquer available.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm a new player starting out for bassoon and have been looking for good quality inexpensive reeds."
"My daughter is an intermediate bassoon player, and she was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of this reed."
"When I got this reed, the shipping was in about 8 hours which was 8 times shorter that expected."
"It's a good reed for beginning players, but the tone isn't as good once you get past open F. It gets a bit fuzzy and less defined."
"Good constant sound."
"Bought this for my teenage son."
"The used one has a chipped corner and has mold all over."
"Takes more power to push the air through because it is a medium hard reed."
Best Clarinet Reeds
Size: 3. Traditional reeds are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even highest notes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Vandoren are typically decent reeds, as with any pack not all work well."
"I have used numerous brands of reeds, but have yet to be surprised or disappointed with the quality and consistency of this product."
"I've played for years, these are my favorites, still use 200. played for years, good response and clarity, I still use #200 sandpaper to ''even up'' the light that comes thru the reed tip, occasionally.. be gentle with the sandpaper."
"Great reeds, my daughter plays the clarinet and really likes using these reeds."
"good product, but have to replace often as they chip, but that could be the kid playing too."
"Hit or miss - Some reeds sound amazing, others squeak or hiss."
"Don't play myself but daughter says they work very well and last much longer than the ones that came with the instrument."
"My son insists this is the very best of reeds.."