Alexander Classique clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (alexander)
Alexander classique
These original "American style" reeds by Alexander, features a warm buzz and brightness which comes from a vibrant cut upon a quality French cane reed blank.
Alexander Double Cut clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (alexander)
Alexander DC
The double cut "DC" superial reed features a French file cut on a thicker blank than the standard superial. Vibrancy with a deep sonorous quality are its hallmark.
Alexander New York clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (alexander)
Alexander New York saxophone reed.
Free blowing reeds in the style used and favored by New York mucisians.
Alexander Superial clarinet and saxophone reeds (alexander)
Alexander Superial
These original "American style" reeds by Alexander, features a warm buzz and brightness which comes from a vibrant cut upon a quality French cane reed blank.
Packaged in a distinctive thin metal tin box.
AW French Cut clarinet reeds (AW)
AW Clarinet reeds
Bb-French cut reed No. 302
Thin-tipped reed with a consistent response in all registers. Dynamic legato and staccato abilities. Made in Germany from French sourced cane. The parent company have also developed a range of computer controlled machines to make and test reeds.
Available in strengths: 2.5 to 4
Bari Plastic clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (bari)
Bari Clarinet and Saxophone reed
Bari Plastic is the best known name in plastic reeds. It is a completely synthetic reed (clear plastic) designed to duplicate the performance of cane with unbeatable longevity. The sound is bright and punchy, favored by many jazz players.
Also available, the Bari Star Reed made from Avilar, a unique material which is shaped using conventional cane machinery. A clean pure sound with a very positive attack is its hallmark.
Available in strengths: Soft, Medium and Hard
Daniel's clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (Pisoni)
Daniel's Clarinet and Saxophone reeds
Daniel's is a range of reeds manufactured by the Italian firm Lucien.
The reeds similar to a classic French reed cut. Cane from the famous Var district of France is used exclusively to produce a clear, consistent and vibrant tone with good immediate playability. Each box of 10 reeds contains 5 reusable 2-reed reed guards so that each reed is held safely.
Available in strengths: 1 to 5
Fibracell clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (Fibracell)
Fibracell Clarinet and Saxophone reed
Fibracell Reeds have the same "woody" tone as cane but with better sound projection and are great for doublers because they do not require soaking.
Fibracell Reeds are playable in all weather conditions, not affected by heat or humidity. Fibracell Composite Reeds do not swell, warp, or soften when wet and last up to six times as long as cane reeds. Quick response for better articulation, excellent pitch stability and intonation in all ranges, and brilliant overtones for a full, vibrant, resonant tone. Fibracell's outstanding durability is due to a bonded film on the bottom that helps resist tip splitting.
Available in strengths: Soft, Medium-Soft, Medium, Medium-Hard and Hard.
Fran
ois Louis clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds ()
The "Excellence" has been developed to meet Jazz saxophone players' expectations: consistency, strength and durability. Its progressive flexibility on the longer portion helps to produce a fuller and deeper tone on most popular "jazz" mouthpieces while maintaining body and stability in the higher register.
Hahn clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds ()
Hahn synthetic reeds
Made in Germany by a unique laminating and grinding process. These Kevlar and resin reeds are great for Jazzin about.
Despite sometimes acquiring a "torn" look to the tip of the reed they still work very well and last a very long time.
Hemke saxophone reeds (Rico)
Hemke Saxophone reed
Designed for professionals by Dr. Frederick L. Hemke of Northwestern University, USA, the Hemke Premium reed is a consistent, vibrant reed cut from the finest quality premium grade French cane. The original design and concept has not changed since the beginning and they seem to be very consistent year after year.
It is finely finished, thin at the tip, with a file cut and provides an easy response and a brilliant sound. Especially popular for Soprano saxophones
Available in strengths: 2 to 4
La Voz clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (Rico)
La Voz clarinet and saxophone reeds
Crafted from that provides consistent response and playability, La Voz is the choice of professional saxophone and clarinet players, where an "older style" sound is desired and suites older style mouthpieces very well Unfiled for a deep, powerful tone, La Voz is the reed of choice for many of the world's top jazz musicians.
Available in strengths: S, MS, M, MH, H
Legere German clarinet reeds (Legere)
Legere clarinet and saxophone reed
The excellent Legere reed cut specifically for German mouthpieces.
Available in quarter strengths: 2.75 to 3.5
Legere Original clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (Legere)
Legere original Clarinet and Saxophone Reeds
A fantastic alternative to cane reeds.
The original Legere is available for all Clarinets and Saxophones. This design is most suited to players requiring soft to medium strength reeds and all the low pitch instruments. We have had many converts from Alto, Tenor and Baritone Sax players in particular.
We also suggest that intermediate and advanced Clarinetists also consider the newly released Legere Signature series (new 2009) truly outstanding performance available at medium and stronger strengths, 3 to 4.25 in quarter strengths.
For all Saxophonists with Jazz mouthpieces we strongly suggest you look at the Legere Studio Cut that is designed for wider tip opening mouthpieces where flexibility in a reed is desired more free blowing than the original design.
The unique patented synthetic material Dr.Guy Legere and his colleague Professor Mark Kortschot have developed has behavioral characteristics very similar to natural cane. It is both light and stiff enough to vibrate at the speed needed to create an immediate vibrant, resonant sound.
Available in quarter strengths: 2 to 5 for Clarinet, 1.75 to 4.5 for Saxophone
Legere Quebec Cut clarinet reeds (Legere)
Legere clarinet reed
The new Quebec Cut reed produces a darker sound than the original. Distinctly different, but of the same Legere quality.
Available in quarter strengths: 3 to 3.75
Legere Signature Reeds for clarinet (Legere)
Legere Signature clarinet reeds
The new premier reed from Legere and designed to the most exacting specifications, these reeds deliver all the depth and warmth that elite players demand. The new Signature Series Reeds are the ideal solution for elite players looking for that something extra who haven't yet found the perfect sound with our other reeds.
Months of testing with top professionals including Larry Combs and Barnaby Robson have demonstrated that the new reeds can add another dimension to the already rich Legere sound.
www.barnabyrobson.com
Available in quarter strengths: 3 to 4.25 for Clarinet
Legere Studio Cut Saxophone reed (Legere)
Legere Studio cut Saxophone Reed
A fantastic alternative to a cane reed.
Great playing characteristics, durable, long lasting, consistent and brilliant for doublers who now do not need to wet the reed before playing.
Legere Studio Cut reeds are free blowing, bright and flexible - considered the standard cut for Jazz Saxophonists.
The unique patented synthetic material Dr.Guy Legere and his colleague Professor Mark Kortschot have developed has behavioral characteristics very similar to natural cane. It is both light and stiff enough to vibrate at the speed needed to create an immediate vibrant, resonant sound.
Available in quarter strengths: 1.5 to 3.5
Leutner clarinet reeds (Leuthner)
The Leutner or PL reeds
Peter Leutner is a young professional player who is making small quantities of professional reeds. There is more about him and his reeds on his website. www.plclass.com
Gaining popularity amongst classical players they are well worth trying.
Marca Jazz clarinet and saxophone reeds (Marca)
Marca Jazz clarinet and saxophone reed
Marca Jazz reeds provide a solid, focused tone without sacrificing character and bite. Unfiled cut.
These reeds are of a file cut design from thick diameter, premium cane for longer lasting and consistent quality.
Made by the fifth generation of Guccini Family in the south of France using cane from their own fields and artisans from the local area, they bring a wealth of experience to the process of reed making
Marca Premium clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds ()
Marca Premium reeds
Made in the south of France by a small family firm, now in its third generation. Packed in traditional biodegradable sleeves for balanced moisture and ease of use.
Marca standard clarinet reeds (Marca)
Marca classic reeds
These reeds are of a file cut design from thick diameter, premium cane for longer lasting and consistent quality.
Made by the fifth generation of Guccini Family in the south of France using cane from their own fields and artisans from the local area, they bring a wealth of experience to the process of reed making
Mitchell Lurie Premium clarinet reeds (Rico)
Mitchell Lurie clarinet reed
Designed for advancing students. Professionals and students alike benefit from the balance between superb tone and ease of play of Mitchell Lurie reeds. Mitchell Lurie Premium Bb clarinet reeds are available in boxes of 5. Premium grade cane for consistent response and playability.
Slightly thinner tip for ease of play and quick response and articulation. Filed for a fast response and greater flexibility.
Boxed in 5's
Available in strengths: 1.5 to 5
Mitchell Lurie Standard clarinet reeds (Rico)
Mitchell Lurie Clarinet reeds
Designed for advancing students. Professionals and students alike, will benefit from the balance between superb tone and ease of play of Mitchell Lurie reeds. Mitchell Lurie Bb clarinet reeds are available in boxes of 10. Premium grade cane for consistent response and playability. Slightly thinner tip for ease of play and quick response and articulation. Unfiled for a deep, dark tone. They are graded very slightly softer than other brands.
Available in strengths: 1.5 to 5
Neuranter clarinet reeds (Neuranter)
Neuranter clarinet reeds
Neuranter reeds are made in France from the highest quality cane, offering tremendous response and depth of sound. File cut. This small family firm with interests in oboe reed making as well have very good relations with the cane growers in the south of France.
Available in strengths: 1.5 to 5, 5+, 5++ for Bb Clarinet, 2 to 4 for Bass Clarinet
Pflaumer Sinus clarinet reeds (Pflaumer)
Sinus clarinet reed
Handmade in Germany by Rudolph Pflaumer, these reeds are sought after by top professionals for their quality response and dark tonal colour. Made from the finest quality French cane they are individually hand-finished and selected for strength. The dimensions of the blank are slightly thicker and shorter than many other professional reeds and a file cut at the shoulders is used.
Very Very Long delays possible in supplying these reeds. Sorry.
Available in strengths: 2 to 5
Pilgerstorfer clarinet reeds ()
Pilgerstorfer clarinet reeds
Although these reeds are made in Austria, they do make a reed suitable for non Germanic style clarinets. These reeds were brought to our attention by a well know British professional and have become popular amongst those who try them , especially classical players.
Plasticover clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (Razzco)
Plasticover clarinet and saxophone reeds
Real cane that is coated in a special plastic formulation for durability and consistency.
Designed to resist moisture and climate changes, Plasticover is ideal for use in outdoor ensembles such as marching bands, and for doublers who need to make quick changes between instruments. French-filed for fast response.
Available in strengths: 1 to 5
Prestini clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds ()
Razz reeds clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (Razzco)
Razz reeds - New for 2009!
FANTASTIC VALUE FOR MONEY
Versatile reeds to meet a variety of performance needs, crafted from quality seasoned cane.
Made in Australia by RAZZco. ( formerly Reeds Australia ) Razz reeds were a finalist for the Best Australian-made section in the Australian Music Association 2008 Awards for Excellence.
They compliment the full range of premium reeds manufactured by RAZZco see also Vintage and Passion reeds.
Razzco Passion clarinet reeds (Razzco)
RAZZco (formerly Reeds Australia) Passion clarinet reed
Will this be the ultimate professional clarinet reed?
Passion are exclusively crafted from Australia's finest organically grown cane and are designed to inspire! Australian cane is very highly regarded, though it originates from French cane stock, the mineral content of the local soil increases the amount of tough fibers in the cane, making for a more stable and durable reed.
Peter Hansworth has been perfecting this reed since taking over the company and has based it on the Vintage XL concept and design.
These finely finished, file-cut reeds that now feature a narrower, thicker butt that reduces the reed's back-pressure promoting greater blowing ease and embouchure comfort.
Passion Clarinet Reeds provide:
Dark, centered sound
Extraordinary stability
Outstanding ease in articulation
Even tonal spectrum
Available in strengths: 2.5 to 4.5
Razzco Vintage clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (Razzco)
RAZZco (formerly Reeds Australia) Vintage clarinet reed
Vintage reeds are hand-finished and available for Eb and Bb Clarinet, German Bb Clarinet, soprano, alto and tenor saxophone.
Now used by discerning players worldwide, these premium reeds feature the very best aged cane. Each Vintage box bears the year of harvest, to show that the cane is fully cured.
Available in strengths: 2 to 4
Razzco Vintage XL clarinet reeds (Razzco)
RAZZco (formerly Reeds Australia) Vintage XL clarinet reed
Vintage XL reeds for Bb clarinet incorporate a very special design using extra thick blanks and a particularly generous heart.
These reeds are particularly suited to mouthpieces with medium to long lays. They produce a very centered sound with exceptional accuracy throughout the entire range of the instrument.
See also the Passion reed.
Available in strengths: 2.5 to 5
Reeds Australia Studio reeds. Remaining stock ()
Reeds Australia remaining stock of Studio cut reeds.
Reeds Australia have re-branded in 2009 to RAZZCo.
During the overhaul of the brand, they have improved the cut of some reeds, notably the Studio cut.
We do however some Studio cut reeds left at special prices.
They may be very useful for schools, local authorities and teachers to buy now ready for a new wave of beginners.
Rico Grand Concert Select clarinet reeds (Rico)
Rico Grand concert select clarinet reeds
Excellent tone, consistency and longevity.
The Grand Concert Select family of reeds features more material in the heart for a pure, warm and transparent tone quality, stable and consistent from pianissimo to fortissimo, in all registers.
The revolutionary cut provides unrivaled flexibility for precise articulation and interval changes. Grand Concert Select offers unparalleled reed-to-reed consistency with unprecedented longevity.
The Grand Concert Select Thick Blank
Available in strengths: 2 to 5 for Bb Clarinet, 2 to 4
Rico Grand Concert Select Evolution clarinet reeds (Rico)
Rico Grand concert select evolution clarinet reeds
Excellent tone, consistency and longevity. The GCS Evolution reed features more material in the heart for a pure, warm and transparent tone quality, stable and consistent from pianissimo to fortissimo, in all registers. The revolutionary cut provides unrivaled flexibility for precise articulation and interval changes. Grand Concert Select offers unparalleled reed-to-reed consistency with unprecedented longevity. More wood in the heart for better projection. Premium cane for longevity. Thicker tip for easy articulation. Unfiled for more centered, compact sound. Lower side rails for balanced response with the thicker heart.
Available in strengths: 2 to 5
Rico Jazz Select Filed saxophone reeds (Rico)
Rico Jazz select filed clarinet and saxophone reeds
Unprecedented tone, flexibility and response. The Rico Jazz Select features a strong, well-defined heart and longer vamp, yielding unprecedented projection and a clear, fat tone, with unsurpassed flexibility and lightning-fast response.
Filed.
Available in third strength; 2S, 2M, 2H, 3S, 3M, 3H, 4S, 4M, 4H
Rico Jazz Select Unfiled saxophone reeds (Rico)
Rico Jazz select unfiled clarinet and saxophone reeds
Unprecedented tone, flexibility and response. The Rico Jazz Select features a strong, well-defined heart and longer vamp, yielding unprecedented projection and a clear, fat tone, with unsurpassed flexibility and lightning-fast response.
Unfiled.
Available in third strength; 2S, 2M, 2H, 3S, 3M, 3H, 4S, 4M, 4H
Rico Red box clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (Rico)
Rico clarinet and saxophone reeds
Designed for a wide variety of playing situations and the mainstay of the Rico brand. Rico Reeds are cut from the most flexible grade of cane available. The ease of play, affordable price and convenient packaging options are why more musicians worldwide find Rico the best value.
Available in strengths: 1.5 to 3.5
Rico Reserve clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (Rico)
Rico Reserve clarinet and saxophone reeds
Rico Reserve reeds are the result of more than 75 years of reed-making expertise. High-density lower-inter node cane, precision natural diamond cutters, optical laser measuring, color video inspection, and state-of-the-art polishing have all been integrated to produce the finest reeds ever.
Available in strengths: 2.5 to 4.5
Rico Royal Blue box clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (Rico)
Rico Royal clarinet and saxophone reeds
Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the alto and tenor saxophone and clarinet voice. Works well for classical and jazz applications.
Available in strengths: 1.5 to 5
Steuer clarinet reeds (Steur)
Steuer or Esser clarinet reeds
Not known very much in the UK this small company mainly makes reeds for the German Market. But they do make a sought after French cut reed that are available from us.
Vandoren German Master Black box clarinet reeds (Vandoren)
Vandoren Black master clarinet reeds
For German and Viennese style mouthpieces and some historical classical clarinets
Vandoren also manufactures reeds for the German system (Oehler) mouthpieces.
Black Master reeds are designed for Austrian clarinet players with a wider filed cut, particularly calculated to suit the characteristics of the German system clarinet mouthpieces.
Vandoren German White Master clarinet reeds ()
Vandoren German white master reeds
A narrow cut reed suitable for German style clarinet mouthpieces. These unfiled reeds are also used by players using historic or classical clarinets
Vandoren Java green box saxophone reeds (Vandoren)
Vandoren green box Java Saxophone reed
A thicker extremity and a more flexible pallet than the Traditional reed allow vibration over a larger surface area with maximum elasticity.
Also see Red box Java.
Available in strengths: 1 to 4
Vandoren Java red box saxophone reeds ()
Vandoren Java
Introduced in April 2009 The red box Java is the first file cut Jazz reed made by Vandoren. Made with Vandoren's usual care and attention on state of the art machinery. They are a welcome choice for jazz players. The longer profile and new proportions and the file cut combine to provide players with a relaxed ease of playing.
Vandoren rue Lepic 56 clarinet reeds (Vandoren)
Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic clarinet reed
A premium reed introduced in 2003, the 56 Rue Lepic (Vandoren's Paris address) is an innovation from the world's leading producer of professional single reeds.
The design offers a
woody, round, homogeneous sound' with a strong spine.
The reed blank is cut slightly thicker than the V12 with a different profile and more arched contour and is the only Vandoren clarinet reed that is not finished with a file cut.
The 56 was also the first reed to be supplied in a humidity controlled package for
fresh from factory quality'.
Available in strengths: 2.5, 3, 3.5, 3.5+, 4, 5
Vandoren Traditional blue box clarinet and saxophone reeds (Vandoren)
Vandoren Traditional clarinet and saxophone reed
The most widely played reeds in the professional world, these reeds suit all styles of music.
They boast an excellent response in all registers, even allowing a pianissimo attack of the highest notes.
Like all Vandoren reeds they are individually wrapped in a humidity controlled environment.
Available in strengths: 1 to 5
vandoren V12 clarinet and saxophone reeds (Vandoren)
Vandoren V12 Clarinet and Saxophone reeds
The V12 range of reeds have recently been extended to the alto and soprano saxophone.
It was introduced to meet the demands of many professionals who required a different type of response from their reeds than the traditional cut.
The V12 is cut upon a thicker reed blank and leave a slightly thicker heal and tip. It has a longer vibrating surface than the traditional cut.
A bigger, darker and warmer sound may be found in the V12, contrasted with the brilliance and responsive attack of the Traditional cut. It is a file cut reed.
Available in Clarinet and alto sax strengths: 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5
Vandoren V16 saxophone reeds (Vandoren)
Vandoren V16 Saxophone reed
Launched in 1993 to answer the demand of some American jazz musicians ("a Java with even more wood").
The V16 has a thicker tip than the traditional Vandoren reed and a longer pallet.
Sound: more brilliant, more percussive, particularly well adapted to all the new styles of music.
Available in strengths: 1 to 5
Vandoren ZZ saxophone reeds (Vandoren)
Vandoren ZZ clarinet and saxophone reed
A relatively new reed in the market, the ZZ ( pronounced Zee Zee ) reed is immediately responsive without sacrificing the brightness or tone quality required for Jazz's.
Free-blowing characteristics and the unique relationship between the heart and tip provides extraordinary colour, great response and a durable life.
Available in strengths: 1.5 to 4
Xilema Artesana clarinet reeds ()
Xilema artesana
A professional level reed made by a small spanish reed making firm.
Xilema classic cut clarinet reeds ()
Xilema Bb Clarinet Reeds French Cut Classic
The Classic reeds are produced with the same process that Professional models are. These reeds a more conventional profile and have an easy emission and a great flexibility. They respond exceptionally, and also maintain their qualities for a long time. Suitable for all types of musical styles.
Xilema Professional clarinet reeds ()
Xilema Professional French cut reed
Great emphasis is made upon the accuracy of both their profile and consistency of strength. The unique profile on this reed result is a slightly unusual and strong reed with a firm central heart of superb quality.
Zonda clarinet reeds and saxophone reeds (Zonda)
Zonda clarinet and saxophone reeds
A premium professional reed is a quality, finely finished reed, using European cane stocks grown in the Andes mountains of South America. Zonda quality control and consistency are of a very high standard with sub-strength grading available Zonda reeds have an attractive response and depth of sound with long-lasting service.
Available in strengths: 2A, 2B, 2C, 2.5D, 2.5E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3.5I, 3.5J, 3.5K, 4L, 4M, 4N
