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Your cart is empty.Universal classic cane tool. The ReedGeek Universal Classic pays for itself in several different ways. First, there is the simple math you can do by increasing the number of rods per box that suits you best. Plus, you can get a longer life out of your rods, especially when they warp to a degree that would normally rule them out. This “breakeven point” occurs within a few months for most professionals and easily within a year for students. More importantly, though, you can get better performance out of any rod with the ReedGeek Classic. With its true patented edge retention technology and superior US steel blends, the ReedGeek rivals even the most expensive reed knives sold today, with no sharpening required and no dangerous knife blade. They can be used by single and double reed players as one would use traditional knives to adjust and balance the reeds. The tip of the tool features a patented smooth radius that can be used for precision scraping, including tip balancing, heart adjustment, or other fine adjustments. The radius allows for single point contact to scrape very precise areas of the rod quickly. On each side of the scraper blade, there is a blade specifically designed to adjust or modify the tongue rails. These blades quickly define the desired lane profile. The ReedGeek œClassic uses a new medical grade, corrosion resistant edge retention process. It features the original four sharp planing edges, two rail adjusters, the pencil eraser radius tip, and the square back for scraping and outlining that users have found indispensable. ReedGeek's patented self-locking neoprene bag and sleeve ensure years of reliable use. Consistency makes all the difference with reeds, and now with a little time and the ReedGeek Universal Classic, you can be sure to experience the same reed attributes every time you head to the horn.
jAxGaX
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
ReedGeek is a great tool for making fine adjustments to cane, I prefer them over a standard reed knife. However, unlike a standard reed knife, sharpening or restoring the edge - doesn’t work. I sent one back to the factory and they agreed to replace my dulled blade with a refurbished ReedGeek; they charged $30, and sadly it didn’t perform as I’d hoped. Built in obsolescence — it’s the capitalist way.
Rjay
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023
Talking Heads' lyric excerpt, "This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, this ain't no fooling around". This little tool is worth every penny. First of all, if you purchase a box of reeds they are fairly expensive nowadays. I use Vandoren and with tax, about $27- 28 for a box of 5. And you're lucky if 3 are any good. So you know upfront you are going to have to sort that out and I'm not kind of reed freak, I'm a full-blown reed geek. That's because the difference is day and night between an average or bad reed and an excellent one. The nuances of consistent vibration are such that your reed becomes trouble-free allowing for easy blowing and sensitive responsiveness to the spectrum of nuances a great reed is capable of performing for the player. This Reed Geek gives you the ability to make every reed top-notch. There is a short learning curve but there are instructional videos on YouTube that will teach you the nuances of how to use the tool. Really it's pretty easy to learn. Reed Geek has really helped my playing. My only regret is I didn't buy one 15 years ago.
JazzyJeff
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022
It does work. I wasn’t sure it would or that I could figure it out. But it saved me a few reeds already. It’ll pay for itself over the long run. I had a full box of Boston Sax Shop reeds that were all kind of undesirable somehow (they’re usually great), and normally I’d just end up tossing them or they’d sit around in a box. But I was able to use this to get the reeds to a better brightness for what I like.
O-town
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2021
This is a very versatile tool, I have only just begun to use, but simply leveling the back of the reed a few times has had a dramatic difference in reed responsiveness and playability. Worth the investment.
Christian Bruce
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2021
I love using the reed geek and showing students how it can help maintain / improve reeds. I wish it were more affordable for students.
jimbu
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020
The price point here may be objectionable to some, but consider what this tool does: it saves your reeds, improves dead reeds to the point they sound good, and it does a great job. Over time the Reed Geek will more than pay for itself.
kys
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2020
Use for my alto and tenor sax reeds. Just running over the bottom part which lies on the mouthpiece has made almost all reeds OK to good and very playable. If you work on the top of the reeds you can make them very good to outstanding. Takes a bit of practice and work with the tool but if you watch the videos you will understand which parts of the reed to work on. If you order the ReedGeek Plaque and Gauge Set you will have another Reedgeek tool which will help you in adjusting the precise areas needing work. Once you have worked with the Plaque and Gauge you will be able to adjust your new reeds without them but if you want your reeds to be as perfect as possible you might consider using all the time. Very good to have when you buy another mouthpiece as each mouthpiece is slightly different.
Will in Seattle
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2019
First, pretty new clarinetist/saxophonist here. But long time musical person. Reeds kinda suck, right? Box of 10, 3 are good, 4 are okay, 3 are hopeless. Not anymore. This thing really works as advertised.I started with one of my unplayable reeds. It's a Vandoren 3. BTW, I keep them all in a jar with a damp towel. Seems to work pretty well. But this reed I could never really get a sound out of. Warmed it up like all the others, just couldn't fight much sound out of it. ReedGeeked the back and it was a little more playable. Did the rails (the triangular shape on the top) and top with the scraper and wow, suddenly it's a playable reed. Did a bit more and it's a solidly good reed!Then took one of my better reeds and just did the back. Better! Did the rails just a bit and kinda smoothed the top, better again!This thing is actually going to pay for itself inside a year. Between me and my son on clarinet and sax, it's actually going to save us money.BTW I've tried and use the Legere plastic reeds and like them. No warm up, no hassle. But they do tend to run a bit harsh AND the sax reed cracked in 4 places within a week. I tried ReedGeeking it and guess what? Yes, it works! Helped maybe a little on the sax one (which I still use, cracked). Probably now tho, going back to reed on sax exclusively. Because of the ReedGeek!
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