Reeds
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Hahn Synthetic (from Germany) ***

Hahn Synthetic Reeds are made with a highly developed component called hollow fiberglass. This material is the most similar to natural cane in terms of resistance, response and overall behavior.

(Best synthetic reed I have played, made of "Glass Fiber". The sound of cane with the durability of synthetics!! Sax Alley is the Sole US Distributor of Hahn Reeds.)


Here are a some testimonials from our Artist / Endorsers and some of our Hahn Reed Customers:


"Reach in the case and grab that Hahn reed and you're off and running. That's the best thing any Saxophone player could have these days."

Pete Christlieb - California
Sutdio Musician, reknowned Jazz Saxophonist and Endorser for Hahn Reeds (www.petechristlieb.com/)



Recently moving to the mile-high city, I found that my regular reeds played a lot different. I discovered the Hahn Synthetic reeds and they made reed-selection much easier. I like the consistency, the richness, and the longevity of the Hahn's reeds and they travel with me everywhere I go.

Gerald Albright - Castle Rock, Colorado
Smooth Jazz Recording Artist and Endorser for Hahn Reeds (www.geraldalbright.com)



The Hahn synthetic reeds are by far the best synthetic saxophone reed I've played. They are very musical and I love the fact that they play the same regardless of climate, altitude or environment. I have found them to produce a very full and robust sound that is equally impressive on stage as well as in the studio. They produce rich, full overtones and the ease of response and articulation are excellent!

Darren Rahn - Denver, Colorado
Smooth Jazz Recording Artist, Producer and Artist Endorser for Hahn Reeds (www.darrenrahn.com)



Tim,

I have to tell you that, first of all, I`ve been playing for many years now and have played almost all the plastic or composition reeds available for baritone sax in that time. When I read about the Hahn on your website and the testimonials written I was skeptical, but decided to try one because of what your customers had written about it. I first tried it at home then took it out on a gig with a band that I play with here in my home area. I could not believe it. It played as well or better than any cane reed that I`ve ever played in my life. It had none of the harshness that is inherent in plastic or composition reeds and, in short, it was the absolute best reed all in all that I`ve ever played. After our break I plan to take it out on the road and I'll certainly make sure all the saxophone players I work with know about it. Thanks so much and I hope you sell many of the Hahn Reed.

Ted Thompson, Baritone Sax
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Conducted by Buddy Morrow



Tim

I began playing sax while in Junior High School in St. Louis, Missouri. Like every other sax player, I have been on a never-ending search for the right reed and mouthpiece combination. After many years of trial and error, pleasure and disgust, trying filed and unfiled reeds, comparing wood reeds against synthetic reeds, filing reeds myself, cutting reeds, rubbing reeds, trying reeds that vary in size by 1/4, medium vs. medium soft vs. medium hard, numbering reeds, putting reeds in plastic storage bags and lastly, putting reeds in little humidifiers, I have hit the right combination.

While on a gig in Laguna Beach, California, I was introduced to Hahn Reeds by a customer that no longer played, but read about them somewhere. I ordered them the following morning and recorded with them the same evening I received them. As I reported to you, it was love at first try. No more trials, no more worrying if the reed will last. I used to spend as much time finding the right reed (only to have it last 1 or 2 gigs) as I did practicing.

Hahn Reeds are here to stay. I play them on my soprano, alto and tenor saxophones. It doesn't matter whether I am recording or in live performance, Hahn Reeds are on my mouthpieces.

Larry O. Williams - Sherman Oaks, California
Recording Artist, Williams Talent Agency (Hollywood, CA) (www.larrryowilliamsandfriends.com)



Timothy,

I wanted to tell you how well these Hahn reeds play for me! I have experimented with synthetics for a long time, more or less exclusively since '97, trying every brand that I have heard of and the Hahn reeds are the only brand that has satisfied the three basic requirements that I have for a reed.

I want a reed to project well and feel solid, I don't want the tone to have that irritating synthetic mid-range buzz that screams ,"I am a plastic reed!", and I want the reeds to be consistent in quality. They are spot on with all three and I will be ordering more in a week or so!

And, on a personal note, thanks for your Christ-centered approach with your business; your commitment to the Lord and quality products and work is awesome, and it does not go unnoticed. The quote from Thessalonians is priceless; I'm committing that one to memory. I'm writing it down and I'm gonna work on it while I help my daughter memorize her scriptures for "Bible Buddies".

Thanks so much...........Daryl Dunn
Professional Musician
Atlanta, Georgia



Hi Tim- just tried calling you.

That reed is incredible (Hahn synthetic)!! I feel like I just discovered buried treasure! It makes the Fibracell sound like a cheap imitation. WOW- easy altissimo, full sound throughout, versatile. I have GOT to try this thing on my other horns. This could mean the end of dry reed syndrome, and that seems almost too good to be true. I would like to order: . . . .

Thanks again. Considering the time and money I've spent over the years on reeds, this is truly awesome!!!!

God Bless,

Chris Lang
Field Director
Prison Fellowship
Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming Area



Hi Tim!

I got the gear in the mail today, and have spent the past 3.5 hours using it. In all honesty, I was expecting the Hahns to be just decent. They are, however, the BEST, and most responsive reeds I have ever used! Kiss Vandoren goodbye!

Thanks again so much!

Michael Carmona
Renton Washington
(www.musical charities.org)



Tim:

The word that covers it, is "WOW!!!!!!" It plays and speaks perfectly on my #6 Gregory, and my #6 WW Two Clear Brillhart. No buzzing like the Hartmanns either.

I can phrase pianissimo to wide open without any problem, barely moving my embouchure, unlike everything else I have tried. Thanks so much for the service, and let me know. This thing (Hahn Synthetic Reed) is incredible.

Kindest Regards,

Jeffrey Beals - Professional Baritone Saxophonist, Washington State




Francois Louis

"Excellence"
(These play about 1/2 Strength softer than indicated for tenor and a whole strength softer for alto, Tenor - #3.5 more like #3, Alto - #4 more like #3)

"Classique"
(Their French Cut, Classical Reed, only available for alto saxophone at this time.)




Vandoren (Limited Time Prices until inventory is gone. Vandoren has made a significant price increase this year and we only have minimal numbers of boxes left at the old price until we must raise our prices to 2008 price levels.)

Traditional Cut

Java - Jazz Cut

ZZ - Jazz Reeds

V16



Rico Jazz Select

Filed and Unfiled (These come in full number sizes with soft, medium and hard gradations. Example #2 Soft Unfiled)



The following reeds are a special purchase at a reduced price and we are passing the savings on to you. Once these are gone we won't have them at this price again!!

Rico Jazz Select

Filed and Unfiled (These come in full number sizes with soft, medium and hard gradations. Example #2 Soft Unfiled)

Rico

Grand Concert Select

Rico

Plasticover

The following reeds are being discontinued at this time. Prices and strengths listed are all that is left in stock.

Alexander

Classique (Designed for Classical Saxophone)

Rico

Jazz

Rico Royal

Marca Jazz

La Voz

FIBRACELL

BARI Plastic

BARI Star Plastic

Diamond Cut



Reed Working Tools

Vandoren

Reed Cases

Selmer


Hodge


Vandoren


Vandoren



Reed Trimmers

Cordier

*** Hahn Reeds - Tips on looking after your Hahn reed from the information sheet included with each reed.

Last Updated on February 9, 2008

(Prices are subject to change without notice.)

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