December 8, 2017
I think the vast majority of saxophonists today use cane reeds. Cane is a natural product; a grass plant that is grown in moist soils, on many continents, and is grown for harvest to be made into saxophone reeds by many reed manufacturers. Synthetic reeds are made of composite materials that are designed to imitate […]
March 27, 2017
Whether you’re buying a new box of reeds for your saxophone or clarinet, you’re faced with the same dilemma. Should you buy cane reeds or synthetic reeds? You may have heard good things about both. While most musicians use basic cane reeds, synthetic reeds are becoming a popular alternative. Synthetic reeds can have a longer shelf-life and offer greater consistency. After all, synthetic mouthpieces exist, so why wouldn’t synthetic reeds? From sound quality to durability, we’ll cover […]
