AW-Reeds is a manufacturer of reeds, mouthpieces and accessories for clarinet and saxophone. Founded in 2000 by Martin SPANGENBERG, Hermann UHL and Alexander WILLSCHER with the aim of sustainably improving the quality and reproducibility of reed and mouthpiece production. Our products have stood for the highest quality Made in Germany for many years. Innovative ideas, high-quality materials in combination with the latest technologies guarantee this high standard.Our reeds are made from the best cane wood in the world (Arundo Donax). The wood comes from the Var region of France, a region famous for its mistral winds with atmospheric conditions that lead to the perfect climate for acoustic maturation. Together with the sophisticated CNC manufacturing process, reeds with lively elasticity, beautiful sonority and great response are created for a convincing playing experience.
Rico Royal Graftonite mouthpieces for Bb clarinet have a wide variety of tone colours. They were developed by mouthpiece designer Arnold Brillhart and have an easy response and good intonation. The small chamber produces a brilliant, centred sound.
Rico Royal Graftonite mouthpieces for alto saxophone have a wide variety of tone colours. They were developed by mouthpiece designer Arnold Brillhart and have an easy response and good intonation. The medium-sized chamber produces a moderate sound.
The Japanese saxophone specialist Yanagisawa was founded in 1893. The first tenor saxophone was presented in 1954.Since then, Yanagisawa has been one of the world's best and most innovative manufacturers of woodwind instruments. Musicians appreciate these first-class instruments and accessories.
The MEYER alto saxophone mouthpiece "New York" was launched in 2019 to mark the 100th birthday of JJ BABBITT and is the rightful rebirth of the legendary New York Vintage mouthpiece. It produces a warm, rich sound with great projection, ideal for a traditional jazz sound. The rubber mouthpiece also impresses with its outstanding playing comfort.
Rico Metalite mouthpieces for tenor saxophone are made of robust plastic, but offer the brilliant sound of a metal mouthpiece and have an easy response. They have a medium-small tone chamber.
Rico Metalite mouthpieces for baritone saxophone are made of robust plastic, but offer the brilliant sound of a metal mouthpiece and have an easy response. They have a medium-small tone chamber.
Yanagisawa mouthpieces are known for their balanced response in all registers. The medium-sized chamber provides a good balance between presence and sound volume. The ebonite models are included with all Yanagisawa saxophones.
All models are also available in a gold-plated version as a special order. We will be happy to inform you about prices and delivery times by phone or e-mail.
Rico Royal Graftonite mouthpieces for Bb clarinet have a wide variety of tone colours. They were developed by mouthpiece designer Arnold Brillhart and have an easy response and good intonation. The medium-sized chamber produces a moderate sound.