F. G. ERRANTE: - Professor of Music, Norfolk State University, USA; Past President of the International Clarinet Association, using Vintage & Vintage XL #3½ reeds on a Yamaha Custom SE-V clarinet with a Greg Smith Kaspar mouthpiece: "Working with Vintage reeds, I am most pleased with their high quality. These reeds possess a rare balance of responsiveness and rich tonal quality. They are extraordinarily responsive to the demands of contemporary repertoire. As for conventional repertoire, they are a joy to play. In addition, I have found they last an unusually long time. The Vintage XL reeds are really excellent and have a full, vibrant quality." Professor Errante's "warm, sensual tone" was noted in reviews of his acclaimed new CD, Beyond Noend.

ALAN HACKER, O.B.E., F.R.A.M.: -Renowned British clarinettist, recording artist & conductor: "These reeds have completely transformed playing...The most extraordinary things about them are their consistency, the number of good reeds I find in a box (8-9/10 on first playing!), and above all their extreme longevity... I don't simply have 'one' reed but now a case full - all of which I play. Dare I say, but with Reeds Australia I am playing at my best ever!!"      For more of Alan Hacker's comments about our Vintage, Vintage XL, Studio Plus Reeds, Vintage and Studio Plus Mouthpieces & Mouthpiece Cushions, together with his Biography, Publications & CDs, and a fascinating discussion about his involvement with Harrison Birtwistle's new opera, Io Passion, CLICK HERE

ANDREW MARRINER: - Principal Clarinet of the London Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, using Vintage #3½ reeds: "I have been using Reeds Australia for some time now with a degree of success that I did not expect when I first bought some in London to try out"

PHILLIP REHFELDT: -Professor ofWoodwinds (Clarinet) and Musicology,
University of Redlands, California USA: "The Vintage XL reeds are 'top of the line', a nice profile, well balanced, very even fibres, and, most important, a nice snappy sound from the cane. The undersides also seemed to warp less than most canes. Your tube cane also worked out very well for me, bassoon as well as clarinet." Professor Rehfeldt is author of the acclaimed book, MAKING AND ADJUSTING SINGLE REEDS.  His latest CD, A music; that it might be, features music by Barney Childs.

DON BURROWS : -Australia’s jazz legend, using Vintage #2½ reeds on Buffet R13 clarinets, with a Meyer No. 4 mouthpiece: "Your product is superb. Using truly first-class cane you have fashioned reeds of a standard which will make a lot of people sit up and take notice. Your reeds have a long lasting quality. They have performed superbly well on this Asian tour! The playing conditions have been torturous...no problem for Vintage." Hear extracts from Don's latest cd ' Whenever ' at the Morrison Music website.

LEE GIBSON: - (USA) - Clarinet equipment pedagogue; author of Claranalysis- A regular product review column in The Clarinet (USA):"A previous review of Reeds Australia's Vintage reeds noted their excellent quality and unusual endurance... Their latest model, Vintage XL, has a vamp which is beyond reproach and continues their fine performance and endurance, which the makers say are due to the denser South Australian cane"

MARK WALTON: - Chair of Woodwind, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, using Vintage XL file-cut #3 reeds on a crystal mouthpiece: "Vintage XL clarinet reeds are first rate and I will now use these reeds all the time."

Ros Dunlop: -Lecturer in Clarinet, Sydney Conservatorium, using Vintage XL #3½ reeds (file-cut) on Buffet R13 Festival clarinets with a Dan Johnston mouthpiece :  "Vintage XL reeds with the file cut help give me a more centred sound. I actually think they are the best reeds I've played and they seem to last longer than ever!" Check out Ros' latest CD, "X" ,  recorded on these reeds.

DEBORAH de GRAAFF: -Solo clarinetist and Artistic Director, KU-RING-GAI VIRTUOSI, Sydney, Australia, using Vintage XL #3½ reeds on Buffet Elite clarinets with a B45 mouthpiece: "I adore the XL. It has given my playing more freedom of tone and dynamic range, and a whole palette of colours to choose from. Where else is there a reed in the world that gets better as it matures and strengthens with use.....and is so reliable in performance"Check out Debbi's latest CD, 'Ulpirra' ( Australian Contemporary Music for Clarinet ), recorded  using  Vintage  XL reeds.

TOMMY ALVARADO: - High-profile US saxophonist, based in Las Vegas, using Vintage #2½ reeds on Keilwerth soprano, alto & tenor saxophones: "I must remark on the beauty of the heart and sides of the reeds. They are by far the best complete reed I've ever encountered."Check out Tommy's website at www.valentinaonline.com

SIBILA DE VILLA: -Renowned Mexican saxophonist, using Vintage soprano saxophone reeds (IMPROVED PROFILE): "I have played soprano sax in many parts of the world during extensive tours with Astrid Hadad. It was in Basel, Switzerland, when I first placed your reeds on my instrument. A completely new dimension of sound came out of my saxophone and, consequently, a marvellous feeling came upon my musical soul. I think you make these reeds with love and I want to thank you. The excellence in your work has made me a better musician." Sibila's inspiring CD, ìLudicamenteî [Paraiso CD GLP 089], was recorded with the group Arcana. Email contact address: sibiladevilla@yahoo.com

JEFF ALKIRE: -former saxophonist for Ray Charles: "I use Vintage reeds from Reeds Australia exclusively because they have proved to be consistently great in every way. Until now, it has been hard to find a reed that produces a big sound in the saxophone's upper register. But finally the quest for the perfect reed is over. The naturally cured cane of Reeds Australia's Vintage reeds produce a fat, well-rounded sound from top to bottom of the register. In addition, the hand crafted attention to detail in making each reed is reflected in the refined tone which they produce. I also find that the reeds last twice as long! As a result, I highly recommend Reeds Australia's full line of products."For more information about Jeff and his cd 'Takin' Notes' , Click here.

TODD WILKINSON : -Kansas City based jazz saxophonist, founder of the Boko Maru band, using Vintage reeds on Yamaha (soprano)& Selmer (alto & tenor)saxophones: "Because I can play Vintage reeds for longer, they are better value [ than other brands ]. I find your reeds to be very consistent and easiliy workable. They taste different too."Todd uses Vintage reeds on his new, highly acclaimed CD Dreamland by Boko Maru.

CHARLES HINE: - Senior Lecturer in Clarinet and Head of Woodwind Performance Studies at the Centre for Music and Performance Studies at the Colchester Institute, England, UK: "Your Vintage and Vintage XL reeds certainly are durable and hardly ever softened down in the first 5 minutes like other makes. The guaranteed age of each consignment is a definite plus as demonstrated by the quality and consistency of cane in each box. With a number of students I found some quite astonishing improvement in tone quality and ease of production when experimenting with the Studio Plus range, and an ex student who teaches locally was most enthusiastic about the results obtained with beginners on the 1½ strength. So, the overriding final impression is that of quality and consistency of sound and manufacture. The company is to be congratulated on a great product! I shall certainly continue to recommend Reeds Australia to students"

PETER HANDSWORTH : - International Clarinettist, Senior Lecturer in Woodwind, Monash University, using Vintage XL file-cut #3½ reeds: "With the combination of excellent cane quality and a well designed profile, I get fantastic stability and resonance. The sound is second to none. A very reliable and satisfying reed to play on"

MARK TAYLOR: -Sydney-based saxophonist, using Vintage 2½ reeds on a Selmer Mk 6 tenor saxophone with a Phil Barone metal "Mainstream" #8 mouthpiece: "Vintage reeds are truly a world class product. They provide excellent response and exceptional durability in all my playing situations - Jazz, Pop and Studio. Five Stars to Reeds Australia. "***** Hear the sound of Vintage reeds on Mark’s highly acclaimed new CD release 'SHAKEDOWN', available on Rufus  Records distributed by Universal Music (RF034). 

TOM PUWALSKI : -Former principal clarinetist, US Army Field Band; clarinetist with Lox & Vodka; Yamaha performing artist:"I've been travelling around doing a recital called, `A Night at the Opera, a Day in the Ukraine'.  In this recital I'm playing three of the all time great opera clarinet note fests the second half is all Klezmer music.  Your Vintage XL file-cut reeds are the first that have been able to last the whole performance. That's a lot of playing, thanks a lot. It's such a pleasure that in this day and age people are still working to make clarinet playing easier for us."

Other Leading Performers Using And Recommending Vintage & Vintage XL Reeds

REMI ALVAREZ: - Mexican jazz saxophonist, member of Astillero jazz quartet (Vintage #3)

LORNA COOK : - Second Clarinet, West Australian Symphony Orchestra (Vintage XL #3)

LAWRENCE DOBELL: -Principal Clarinet, Sydney Symphony Orchestra. (Vintage XL file-cut #3½)

ROSLYN DUNLOP : - Sydney-based clarinetist specializing in new music. (Vintage XL file-cut #3½)

GRAHAM EVANS : - Former Principal Clarinet, BBC Northern Sinfonia. (Vintage #3)

PETER JENKIN: - Associate Principal Clarinet, Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, Sydney Opera House.(Vintage XL #3½)

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