Vintage & Vintage XL Reeds

A Good Reed Indeed

A good reed is a like a good friend. It never lets you down and always does what you expect of it.

Each of us has our own definition of a good reed. But most of us would agree that a good reed is one that sounds well to our ears and responds well to our way of playing.

Why should you consider switching to Vintage or Vintage XL reeds from Reeds Australia? Here a five reasons:

• Sound …A richer, more vibrant and woody quality produces the type of sound that many leading clarinettists and saxophone players seem to prefer.

• Response …The greater vibration potential and livelier response makes for easier articulation and better dynamic control in all registers.

• Robustness …The resistance to warping, splitting, crinkling at the tip and becoming waterlogged increases the reed’s overall stability and reliability in performance.

• Consistency …The innovative profile and meticulous manufacturing techniques combine to maximize the number of good reeds per box.

• Longevity …The exceptional quality of the organically grown Australian cane results in reeds that last many times longer than other brands

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 our very best aged cane. Each Vintage box bears the year of harvest, to show that the cane is fully cured. Available in #2, 21/2, 3, 31/2 & 4, now also with optional FileCut!   All Vintage reeds are designed to be versatile and suitable for many styles of music. See also Which Reed is Best for you?   Players' Comments

Our super premium 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 centred sound with exceptional accuracy throughout the entire range of the instrument. 

Vintage XL reeds are exceptionally consistent and long lasting. We receive regular feed-back from professionals in leading  symphony orchestras here in Australia and overseas, commenting that one box of XLs lasts up to four times as long as other brands. The ultimate clarinet reed! Available in # 21/2, 3, 31/2, 4, 41/2 &5, now also with optional File Cut!   See also Which Reed is Best for you?  Players' Comments and Where to Buy

Studio Plus reeds for Bb Clarinet and Alto Saxophone offer an alternative cut to the Vintage. Producing a slightly brighter sound, due to a lighter more free-blowing cut, these popularly priced reeds are suitable for students and more advanced players alike.Which Reed is Best for you?

Our Studio Plus MOUTHPIECES for Bb Clarinet, Alto and Tenor Saxophone, represent quality at a very affordable price. They play freely with a warm and responsive tone. Available in 3 facings: SP1 (Close), SP2(Medium) and SP3 (Open).

Passion Clarinet Reeds provide

• Thick blank, narrowed butt

• Dark, centered sound
• Extraordinary stability
• Outstanding ease in articulation
• Even tonal spectrum
• Premium reserve cane

21/2,3,31/2,4,41/2

VintageXL hand-finished reeds for Clarinet

• Thick blank, long-vamp, generous heart

• A superb reed for orchestral and solo applications

• Exceptionally long-lasting and consistent

• Suits mouthpieces with medium to long lays

• Made from our  best, hand-selected Australian cane

21/2,3,31/2,4,41/2 ,5

Vintage hand-finished reeds for Clarinet

• Traditional profile, highly flexible and suitable for all styles of playing
• Produces a full-bodied, rich tone
• Ideal for medium/medium-open mouthpieces
• Hand-selected Australian cane

Bb clarinet

Eb clarinet

X

X

X

X

X

X

2, 21/2, 3, 31/2, 4

2, 21/2, 3, 31/2, 4

2, 21/2, 3, 31/2, 4 

Vintage hand-finished reeds for Saxophone

• Ideal "cross-over" reeds for all styles of playing, including jazz
• Rich, full-bodied tonal qualities
• Perfect for medium/medium-open mouthpieces
• Hand-selected Australian cane

Soprano sax

Alto sax

Tenor sax

X

X

X

X

X

X

2, 21/2, 3, 31/2, 4

2, 21/2, 3, 31/2, 4

2, 21/2, 3, 31/2, 4

Studio Plus hand-selected reeds for Clarinet & Saxophone

• Versatile, affordable reeds for all applications
• A flatter, more free-blowing cut, with a brighter sound
• Softer strengths, suitable for students and advanced players alike

Bb clarinet

Eb clarinet

Alto sax

Tenor sax

X

X

11/2, 2, 21/2,3, 31/2, 4

11/2, 2, 21/2,3, 31/2, 4

11/2, 2, 21/2,3, 31/2, 4

11/2, 2, 21/2,3, 31/2, 4