Are Fibracell reeds good?
Are Fibracell reeds good?
Fibracell reeds deliver vibrant tone with great longevity. They have brilliant overtones for a full, resonant tone, a quick response for better articulation, and excellent pitch stability and intonation, even for clarinet. Best of all, they have the same woody tone as cane but with better projection.
Are synthetic reeds better?
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. Since they’re more durable than conventional reeds, synthetic reeds are often preferred by marching bands or for use in other outdoor events.
What is the best synthetic clarinet reed?
You can find it on their official website.
- 1) Legere European Signature (Strength 4.0) ($30.99)
- Final Ranking by personal preference:
- #1 Legere.
- #2 Silverstein.
- #3 Forestone.
- #4 D’Addario.
- #5 Fiberreed.
- #6 Fibracell.
Are Legere reeds worth it?
Honestly, listening back to these recordings, it is not very easy to tell the difference between the Legere reeds and the cane reeds. The poll results show this as they are quite mixed. To me the Legere reeds sound good, they sound natural, and they don’t sound synthetic. I also find them comfortable to play.
How long do Fibracell reeds last?
Players sometimes use Legere reeds for up to 11 months….How long do synthetic reeds last?
| Reed | Cost | Longevity |
|---|---|---|
| Fibracell | $17.50 | 3-5 months |
| Fiberreed | $38.50 | Up to 11 months |
| Forestone | $30.75 | 3-4 months |
| Légère | $34.46 | 6-12 months |
How are Fibracell reeds made?
Fibracell alto sax reeds are made from 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. The same “woody” tone as cane but with better sound projection.
Why are synthetic reeds so expensive?
So yes, reeds are expensive to buy. But clearly, they’re also very expensive to produce. The process takes years, AND it requires large amounts of land located in a very expensive part of the world. It’s labor intensive and Employees in France actually cost a fortune.
Do synthetic reeds wear out?
Légère synthetic reeds are rugged and should last for many hours of playing, however, the tip is fragile and the reed can split or break if it is mishandled. We strongly recommend that you keep two or three reeds in rotation and retire reeds periodically as they wear out.
Are plastic reeds good for clarinet?
There are many occasions to use a plastic reed like marching band, teaching private lessons, and practice, but I would not play a plastic reed at an audition or a concert. Plastic reeds are less resistant and allow you to produce a much louder and clearer sound that can be heard off the field better.
Are plastic reeds any good?
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.
