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Your cart is empty.Fibracell reeds have been available in retail outlets worldwide for over 14 years. Top players in the business depend on Fibracell reeds for the best sound and feel around. Fibracell material is a sophisticated composite of aerospace materials designed to precisely duplicate the way Nature constructs reed cane. Very stiff but sound absorbing Aramid fibers are suspended in a light weight resin formulation.
Jeremy
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
I buy Fibracell because they last a long time, and they actually sound way better than any synthetic reed i've used. I think they are great for someone that plays almost everyday. I wish the price was cheaper, I've seen them cheaper, but buying here is a last resort if I can't find them cheaper anywhere else. I've tried other reeds to see if they will be better for the price, but I keep coming back to Fibracell. Great reeds, but a little pricey.
William
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2021
I have a number Fibracell synthetic reeds in different strengths. I have for both my tenor and my alto. For years I have used traditional bamboo reeds from a well known producer and I would frequently play through a bunch of them trying to find one I liked. That play testing included one or more of my Fibracell reeds. They played OK but not the same as the bamboo reeds. And BTW, I also have a few sample synthetic reeds by other providers which I would test play too. This went on for quite some time and each time I test played a bunch of reeds I would end up settling on a bamboo reed. Until recently when none of the bamboo reeds played as well as the Fibracell reed. And so I settled on it and I played it for a few days until one day I realized I was liking the reed. Does it play the same as bamboo? No. Does it sound good? Different but good, you just have to get used to it to appreciate it. And so when my Fibracell reed finally wore out I bought another one. When this one fails I will buy another.
Evan Knight
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2020
I have been playing on Fibracells for many many years. Lots of folks criticize their tone, but I think other factors apply, such as reed strength, mouthpiece, ligature, and most importantly embouchure. I have found the right combination/setup that works very well for me, producing a nice tone whether playing high or low, or loud or soft. One of the things I love most is not having to go through an entire box in search of the perfect reed. But they have recently become less consistent. My last order was two 3.5 strength tenor reeds and they play VERY differently. Is it possible that they have been altered somehow? Perhaps the manufacturer changed something? I don't know, but it's frustrating not being able to trust in this purchase as much anymore.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2020
I am writing this from the perspective of someone who is attempting to teach themselves to play tenor sax.The Kaiser instrument I have came with a 2.5 hardness reed of unknown origins, and the only music store in a relatively large radius of the house only sells 3.5s because "all the students are using 3.5s by the time they get to tenor". I was able to get some acceptable sound out of the original 2.5 before it wore out and cracked, but I find the rico 3.5s require more breath and force in the embouchure than is reasonable, tiring me out quicker than necessary.I picked up one of these 2.5 fibracells after reading about the durability of them and so far I am quite happy. Not only has this thing lasted day in and out through my daily sessions like an absolute trooper, I find that this reed is very easy blowing. I'm not biting a hole through my lip due to pressure, I'm not liable to invert my lungs blowing so hard as the ricos required, and as a result I'm able to focus more on the actual quality of my sound, the inflection in my notes, and I'm getting more learned from a technical standpoint as a result each session.All in all, even if this DOESNT sound the best, which my new ears can't discern in any case, it's so easy to play that I really do intend to track more of these down if and when it needs replacement. At that point I'll weigh in myself whether they tend to vary in how they feel and play, as well as noting how long I actually get out of this one.That's what I've got to say about that.
Manny
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2019
I use these exclusively, and have done so for many years. They sound, feel, play, like a good, bright cane reed. I used to get a few weekends out of my rico or vandoren cane reeds, and it was hit or miss getting a good reed out of 20. Also, cane reeds warp, and often do so at a gig, unless you have the horn in your mouth all night. These are very consistent, no warp, and I get 3 to 5 months out of each reed. They do start to slowly soften up, but the real reason they don't last forever is the fact that the flat side of the reed is coated with a thin plastic film, which eventually bubbles up or slides to one side, making the reed unplayable. I give them 5 stars, because for me, they are my best option, but no reed is perfect.
David R. Chase
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2019
I love Fibracell reeds. I know they're not the best for tone quality, etc, but my band isn't concerned with that (we're big, we're loud, we're chaotic, we melt faces in Seattle) so I need something that's going to hold up, not easy to chip, and play loudly and easily. This gives me those qualities. However, I do occasionally bump the reed and it chips or something, which requires me to shell out almost $20 for a new one. This is why I say take care of it - never be lazy and leave it on the mouthpiece when you put the cover back on and put it in your case. Clean it every once in a while. Keep it in a protective packaging like the thing it came in (hard plastic case) or a D'addario flip-close case or something to keep it out of harm's way when not in use. It's a pricey reed to replace!I prefer these over the Bari plastic reeds and plasticovers by FAR.
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