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!"
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"This would be my 2nd purchase of these reeds, testimony that they're good and I'll buy this brand again."
"Vandoren are typically decent reeds, as with any pack not all work well."
"Ordered these as a gift for my son's music teacher's classes."
"Our daughter gave these a try and indicates she prefers the Rico Royal version better."
"The packaging is sound, and the descriptions and labeling make it easy to pick out just the right reed."
"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."
"I would rate about 25% of them in the box as being acceptable usable without having to shave or rework them somehow, and that's just frustrating."
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 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.."
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 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."
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 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 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 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 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."
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!"