Topmusicanswers
- Are plastic reeds better?
- Are plastic saxophone reeds any good?
- Do synthetic reeds sound better?
- What are plastic reeds for?
Are plastic reeds better?
Plastic reeds are excellent in that they can produce a sound which rivals that of good cane reeds while being more consistent and playing right out of the box. However, even the best plastic reeds will be surpassed by the best cane reeds in both quality of sound and responsiveness.
Are plastic saxophone reeds any good?
Durability. At the end of the day, synthetic reeds are more durable than cane. ... Since synthetic reeds are manufactured with durability in mind, they won't get warped or dry out when you aren't playing your saxophone or clarinet.
Do synthetic reeds sound better?
Synthetic reeds are made of composite materials that are designed to imitate the quality of a reed plant and sound as much as possible, just like their cane counterparts. Early Synthetics were plastics, and the newer Synthetic reeds are better sounding and more advanced aerospace materials.
What are plastic reeds for?
Using a Plastic Reed
Plastic reeds are less resistant and allow you to produce a much louder and clearer sound that can be heard off the field better. Plastic reeds also don't adjust to temperature or humidity changes, therefore they are perfect for playing outdoors.
