Best Woodwind Instrument Bags & Cases
The Max Alto Sax Case is an exceptional value that offers lightweight protection with a simple stylish look. Shock resistant EPS foam frame featuring a soft lining and separate neck and mouthpiece sections.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"There are extra compartments on the outside where her neck strap, marching flip folder, and sheet music ride and there is ample room on the inside for cork grease, reeds, tuner, and small instrument fuzzy wand."
"There's also a spacious section inside the case - I use it for my power speaker and neck strap."
"The strap that runs from the long ends broke on about my 3rd time to carry it."
"My teenage son loves how lightweight this case is as well as having four options for carrying (shoulder strap, back pack straps, vertical and horizontal handles)."
"Need to be careful not to handle case forcefully as it might damage instrument, ie padding is limited."
"He uses an 8 year old conn alto saxophone and it fits well with all of his accessories."
"Even though i never really got a chance to reallt use it I can tell this case is great, I only had it for a couple days before I ended up returning it, but I didnt return it for its quality i returned it because the saxophone I bought came with a case that waa honestly way better, and the case better be good becauss I paid 2,500 for that saxophone!"
"the strap clips are not working so it keeps falling off when he picks it up."
•Available for both Bb Clarinet and Alto Saxophone, each case holds 8 reeds on a flat surface with channels designed to allow proper air flow. 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. Stores eight clarinet or saxophone reeds at ideal humidity level.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Would recommend to any serious instrument player that needs to keep reeds."
"Good at keeping them organized."
"The flat surface has air grooves to allow the reed to dry and remain flat, and the strap going over the reed holds the reed in place with very slight pressure."
"my son loves having a reed case that fits several reeds."
"Maybe I got a defective one, but the rubber that holds the reeds kept popping out of its groove letting the reeds fall."
"Purchased for my daughter who is a music major."
"helps keep my Legere reeds flat and ready to use."
Most piccolo cases fit inside exterior pocket. Rugged nylon exterior.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Bought this to preserve an older wooden flute case which had bad clasps after the previous lower end case cover came apart."
"A friend also pointed out that a case cover was important to prevent the flute case from accidentally opening while transporting it. Any repair due to the instrument falling out of the case would certainly far exceed the price of the case cover!"
"This is not a stand alone case, but a carrying case to put the flute case in."
"I still will use it and enjoy the added pocket space for the cloths, pad paper, and stand storage."
"The case that came with my student model Armstrong 104 flute was a hard case without a pocket for my stand, tuner, cleaning cloths etc, so I bought this flute case cover."
"The bag holds a flute case and cleaning equipment."
"Very sturdy and designed well."
"I saw that a couple of people said their Yamaha B foot flute fit well, and that's what sold me, since that is what I own."
Best Clarinet Bags & Cases
Protec's Slimline Clarinet PRO PAC cases are lightweight and feature a snug fit molded interior lined with soft velvet to completely protect your instrument. Lightweight impact-resistant mold lined with soft velvet and features a precision fit that protects your clarinet from damage.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My daughter loves it!"
"The front pocket has smaller pockets inside for organizing accessories and pens, and there's plenty of room for a reed case, the shoulder strap, a swab, and any other small items you keep in your case."
"The bag is lovely and of good quality."
"My daughter is in beginning band and is in love with this case."
"Really good case for the price."
"As a Middle Schooler she can get picked on for being a "band geek" but this case looks like it hold a laptop so no one says anything to her."
"This case seems to be built much better than anything I've seen at my local music store."
"I bought this case for the pouch on the outside because Buffet Crampon E11 does not have much room inside. If you have a buffet hard case and you want more storage space, my suggestion would be to get a case cover."
Best Flute Bags & Cases
Most piccolo cases fit inside exterior pocket. Rugged nylon exterior.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Bought this to preserve an older wooden flute case which had bad clasps after the previous lower end case cover came apart."
"A friend also pointed out that a case cover was important to prevent the flute case from accidentally opening while transporting it. Any repair due to the instrument falling out of the case would certainly far exceed the price of the case cover!"
"I still will use it and enjoy the added pocket space for the cloths, pad paper, and stand storage."
"The case that came with my student model Armstrong 104 flute was a hard case without a pocket for my stand, tuner, cleaning cloths etc, so I bought this flute case cover."
"The bag holds a flute case and cleaning equipment."
"Very sturdy and designed well."
"I saw that a couple of people said their Yamaha B foot flute fit well, and that's what sold me, since that is what I own."
"The case handle is broken and I thought I'd buy something like this to carry it and also for added protection."
Best Oboe Bags & Cases
Features a light and rigid EPS foam frame, large zippers, rugged abrasion resistant nylon exterior, and includes adjustable shoulder straps. Hook 'n loop quick-lock case closure and long lasting custom molded zippers.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I hated to give up my old case because it was the original case and I was afraid any new one would not have as good a fit."
"Nice case, and not too expensive."
"Great color and space for everything."
"It's been a year of toting back and forth to school, band activities, lessons."
"The front pocket fits my tuner, reed case, and K+M stand."
"Durable, light, and a perfect fit for my Laubin."
"Bought these to replace the worn-out Yamaha cases for our band program."
"This fits my Oboe very nicely."
Best Saxophone Bags & Cases
Each PRO PAC features a shaped wood shell frame which is lightweight and durable, tough weather resistant ballistic nylon exterior, high quality metal hardware, long-lasting custom zippers, and removable padded shoulder strap and I.D. Lightweight shock absorbing wood frame, weather-resistant 1680 ballistic nylon exterior with reinforced zig-zag stitching, and quick-lock case closure.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Definitely a 5 Star...I’ve tried other gig bags, this is the best gig bag for your instrument, price is good too!"
"I've been really impressed with the build quality of my alto case after significant use (but not abuse), so I'm sure this case will hold up just as well."
"The construction feels solid and all the stitching is comparable to some of the higher quality backpacking gear. Though, any tenor with a beefy neck brace, as the Zephyr from that era does, the neck doesn't fit quite as well as it could."
"I've had it happen a few times where I pick it up and the case falls to the ground, no longer attached to the backpack straps."
"This case was bounced around. in a van full of equipment for 3 weeks and I never had to worry about it."
"Put too much stuff in the Protec case lower pocket and the case won't lay flat; too much in the upper pocket, and the open case will tilt when the horn is removed - spilling the contents if you haven't zipped the pocket closed."
"This was perfect for my son's Sax...it is old so hard to find a case that fits it and this is really great."
"My Selmer Mark VII Tenor fits snugly in the case, and the side pockets have plenty of room for the neck strap, reeds, music stand light, cleaning swabs, pencils, reading glasses. This is an excellent, light weight case that is very portable."
Best Woodwind Instrument Parts
The Jazz lab Sax holder and Sax holder-XL are superb alternatives to traditional saxophone neck straps. Latest Model - Transfers the entire sax weight evenly to both shoulders and stomach.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Lots of products are a disappointment but this one is great, it just feels natural to wear my sax for long periods of time."
"I have been using the Jazzlab Saxholder for about a month now, and it is a much better way for me to be able to play for extended periods of time."
"It also takes the weight from your mouthpiece and thumb rest, which you will be using,even if you dont realise it."
"I've been playing saxophone for close to 20 years and this is the most comfortable strap (harness?)."
"I bought one for my daughter and the arms of the harness adjust nicely to fit comfortably to her small shoulders."
"Wearing a conventional strap became difficult, even with a wide, padded unit. A harness relieved the pain, but it really complicated choice of clothing and easily putting on the harness."
"ZERO stress on my neck; nough said."
"Ok and very comfortable but they have a tendency to suddenly slip off so I went back to a regular harness."
Best Woodwind Instrument 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."
"A good quality reed for a beginner saxophone player."
"My ten year old son plays the saxophone and I bought these for him based on the reviews."
"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 Woodwind Instrument Straps
This is how the Soft Sax. Strap makes your instrument feel 50% lighter and 100% more comfortable. Fits most bass clarinets, English horns, bassoons, oboes, saxophones and more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The neck strap it came with was too short so I had to make a cord that extended the attachment point just to use it. It is definitely easier to adjust than the cheap one that came with the sax, but I still find it difficult to make fine adjustments. I would recommend it for someone who is tall because it is long and comfortable."
"I needed a longer neck strap - bought the extra long version for my tenor."
"I like everything about this product."
"He is in hs marching, jazz, & concert bands & community bands, so he plays a lot."
"That strap was a string and a thin layer of fake leather with no padding, maybe as thick as your pinkie finger."
"The only issue that he had with it was that he said that the part that sits on your neck is a little too large for him but eventually he got use to the neck strap and we haven't had any other issues with it."
"She'd been complaining about the original strap being very uncomfortable and cutting into her neck when she marches."
"Also the clip gives peace of mind that it won't detach from instrument like some of those hook type."
Best Woodwind Instrument Stands
The K&M 15222 Clarinet Stand is a unique, compact stand with black plastic peg that fits all current models of clarinets. Fits all standard clarinet models.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's so nice to have companies that specialize in these types of products, and they obviously care about their reputation for quality."
"The clarinet stands upright, no wobbling whatsoever."
"Great stand, but honestly speaking...why?"
"It's a success, hold my clarinet without damaging it or putting pressure on it."
"Stand seems to be pretty stable with the horn on it, but it won't fit my bell while in the clarinet case due to the longish stem."
"These stands are great--very stable and collapsible."
"It works great as a stand -- a perfect fit with my clarinet. Great stand, and very useful for band class (especially when the band director is working with other sections!"
"I highly recommend this item for any clarinet player in need of a portable support for their instrument."
Best Woodwind Instrument Ligatures
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"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."
"Whether you use them for your main instrument or for a secondary instrument, I doubt that these reeds will let you down."
Best Woodwind Instrument Mouthpieces
Mouthpiece, Alto Sax, S-80 Selmer Paris, C* Tip Opening: Med Close 1.70 / Facing Length: Med 22.00. Facing length: 22.00, Tip opening: 1.70. Facing length: 22.00, Tip opening: 1.70.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this for my daughter and she loves it."
"I'm not a Sax player but my daughter does sound better with the C star."
"And at the recommendation of his sax teacher we bought this mouthpiece and the sounds is much, much better."
"Plays phenomenally, amazing for a school alto sax, recommended."
"My 13 yr old son loves it."
"This sax mouthpiece deserves five stars, easy blowing and a terrific sound."
Best Woodwind Instrument Cleaning & Care Products
HW Pad-Saver Flute Set, 2-Piece, Multi-Color made from super-wicking microfiber material and help extend the life of the pads. The HW Pad-Saver may be stored inside or outside the instrument.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The sponge is so very useful for getting to the end of the head joint on the flute and cleaning it after you played."
"This works great for cleaning my daughter's flute."
"Fits main part right."
"I like that it wicks my flute innards dry after I run the cloth through it."
"I recommend this product to anyone who has a flute and who is concerned for it's safe keeping over the years."
"This is a handy tool to have if you use it correctly!"