Bassoon reeds, handmade with care
London Reeds are designed to be ready to play. They are individually finished and tested to ensure that each reed is of a consistently high quality, and they have been receiving lovely feedback including:
"Your reeds are the best I’ve played on in a long time"
"They hold tuning very well and I’ve not had any issues with collapsing. Beautiful sound"
"Reeds received on Wednesday and played a concert on Thursday straight out of the box. The reeds are fabulous!"
"Just what I needed for reigniting my love for playing bassoon. The more I put in the more I got out."
They are used by many professionals as well as amateurs, and have been played in orchestras such as the LSO, CBSO, ENO, WNO, BBCNOW, Ulster Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, Kristiansand Symfoniorkester, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, London Contemporary Orchestra, Bath Philharmonia, and Orpheus Sinfonia, amongst others, all with positive feedback/repeat orders.
A number of players with jobs in ABO1 orchestras also report enjoying their jobs more as a result of playing on London Reeds!
Unless you request otherwise, London Reeds tend to run slightly on the softer side compared to some 'professional' model reeds, prioritising flexibility of sound and ease of use. Amy's preference, whilst maintaining a 'round' sound, is to make reeds which feel satisfying to play.
Customer Reviews
"I have played bassoon for over 40 years, and the best reeds I have ever had, are from London Reeds.
I do not understand their " magic " of reed making."
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"Reeds received on Wednesday and played a concert on Thursday straight out of the box. The reeds are fabulous!"
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“My daughter is overjoyed with the reeds. She says they look nice, are good and loud, but most of all, they are the nicest-sounding reeds she has ever had!"
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"Just what I needed for reigniting my love for playing bassoon. The more I put in the more I got out."
"Hello! I ordered one of your reeds from [retailer] this week and it's absolutely amazing. The only problem is that my son also tried it and declared it his favourite reed ever so I've now lost ownership of it!"
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"Hi Amy,
Just trying your reeds and I LOVE them!
Playing straight out of the box, great across all the registers and a lovely, warm tone.
They’re beautifully made and the perfect strength- not too hard, not too soft.
I can’t tell you how much money I’ve wasted on awful reeds and I’m so pleased to have found you!
Many, many thanks "
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"They hold tuning very well and I’ve not had any issues with collapsing. Beautiful sound"
"I’ve been playing on both your reeds for the last 5 days and am absolutely delighted with them.
I’d go as far as to say that they are remarkable for how playable and stable they are straight “out of the box” - beautiful warm tone, reliable low and high registers, excellent dynamic range. In short, I’m a fan.
I’ll definitely be ordering some more before too long."
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"Your reeds are the best I’ve played on in a long time"
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"Amy- I have been so pleased with these reeds! ... I would like to order four (4) more reeds from you. I have so appreciated those that you supplied for me months ago! I have been working my way through a number of reeds, saving yours for special occasions... I have cherished them!"
NB all reviews are used anonymously and with customers’ permission. Please feel free to get in touch with feedback on your reeds, as this is helpful in improving future orders.