The way your instrument is built and the quality of its parts and accesories play a more important role than we tend to keep in mind. In my case, I trust Harry Hartmann’s fiberreeds for my sax. These reeds have a smooth and comfortable texture that doesn’t hurt the mouth no matter how long I play, they allow an amazing clarity of sound and they also have excellent endurance. I cannot recommend Mr. Hartmann’s products enough; if you play a wind instrument, you will find your perfect match with him:

I made an entire video speaking about why I like Hartmann Hemp Fiberreed. You can watch it here: