London Reeds

A lovely comment from one of our customers this morning (as seen in Bassoonists United, used here with permission): "I have played bassoon for over 40 years, and the best reeds I have ever had, are from London Reeds.
I do not understand their " magic " of reed making."

Thank you for supporting London Reeds!

Latest batch of cane delivered ✅
Want to try some reeds? Our new customer offer is 2 for £36 on bassoon reeds (UK postage £3.85).
Email [email protected] or message the London Reeds page to order.

Customer reviews can be seen on our page.

Our most vibrant reeds to date?! 😍🥳
(Also definitely the most high maintenance binding option to date- it takes so long but is soooo pretty!)

London Reeds are now back in stock at Double Reeds Ltd! They can be purchased here, with a generous £12 discount when buying 6 or more reeds:

London Reeds professional bassoon reeds for sale | Double Reed Ltd Top quality professional bassoon reeds made by London Reeds for sale

Lots of reeds going out today, with more on the way shortly too! And another customer review:

"I’ve been playing on both your reeds for the last 5 days and am absolutely delighted with them.

I’d go as far as to say that they are remarkable for how playable and stable they are straight “out of the box” - beautiful warm tone, reliable low and high registers, excellent dynamic range. In short, I’m a fan.

I’ll definitely be ordering some more before too long."

London Reeds are made for amateurs and professionals alike, and have been played in orchestras such as WNO, ENO, BBCNOW, City of London Sinfonia, Kristiansand Symfoniorkester, Ulster Orchestra, and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra amongst others.

I'm now taking into account various makes of bassoon/crook, so please let me know this information when you order.

Need some good reeds for 2026? The new customer offer on bassoon reeds is 2 for £36, and UK postage is £3.85 (on orders up to 5 reeds). Bassoon reeds are usually £20 each.

Message the London Reeds page or email [email protected] to order. Just send a quick message saying something along the lines of "Hi, reeds please!", and I will reply with more information.

They can also be purchased from:

Double Reed Ltd
https://www.doublereed.co.uk/products/bassoon-reeds/mid-range-and-professional-reeds/london-reeds/
(Restock expected in the next 48 hours or so)

Just Flutes
https://www.justflutes.com/shop/product/london-reeds-bassoon-reed/1700770
(Currently in stock)

(NB the mini elastic bands in the photos are for my reference only, to keep orders easily identifiable)

A busy day today! And some updates:
- London Reeds have recently been used in three new orchestras; WNO, BBCNOW, and ENO
- I'm now taking into account your makes of bassoon/crook, so please let me know this information when you order
- Christmas bindings are still available!
- I still take various custom orders, so do let me know if you have any requests. For example, one customer this week asked for the binding to stop below the 2nd wire to allow for adjustments. Things like this are very doable.

Want to try some? The new customer offer on bassoon reeds is 2 for £36, and UK postage is £3.85 (on orders up to £75).

Message the London Reeds page or email [email protected] to order.

(NB this photo shows a different batch to the last post, I haven't just used the same batch again for a new photo!! I promise! 🤓)

2025 Christmas bindings!
Blue/gold/white - 'Snowflake'
Black/bright colours - 'Fluffy Socks'
Pink/pastel colours - 'Sugar Plum Fairy'

Bassoon reeds: £20 each
New customer offer: 2 for £36
(UK postage is £3.85 for orders of up to £75).

These are handmade reeds, all extensively tested and finished to ensure a consistently high quality. They are often used by professionals as well as amateurs, and have been played in orchestras such as Ulster Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, and Orpheus Sinfonia, amongst others.

Email [email protected] to place an order, or by messaging the London Reeds page.
Just let me know how many you might like, and any hardness/binding colour preferences, and I'll reply with more information.

Customer testimonials:

"Amy- I have been so pleased with these reeds! ... I would like to order four (4) more reeds from you. I have so appreciated those that you supplied for me months ago! I have been working my way through a number of reeds, saving yours for special occasions... I have cherished them!"

"Reeds received on Wednesday and played a concert on Thursday straight out of the box. The reeds are fabulous!"

"They hold tuning very well and I’ve not had any issues with collapsing. Beautiful sound"

"Just what I needed for reigniting my love for playing bassoon. The more I put in the more I got out."

"Your reeds are the best I’ve played on in a long time"

"Hi Amy,

Just trying your reeds and I LOVE them!

Playing straight out of the box, great across all the registers and a lovely, warm tone.

They’re beautifully made and the perfect strength- not too hard, not too soft.

I can’t tell you how much money I’ve wasted on awful reeds and I’m so pleased to have found you!

Many, many thanks "

Lots of reeds going out today and tomorrow! ✨🥳🎶 Want to try some? Email [email protected] or message the London Reeds page to order.

Bassoon reeds are £20 each, but my new customer offer is 2 for £36. UK postage is currently £3.85 Tracked 24.

*The Reed Bulletin* Hello bassoonists! Please excuse the lack of posts, it has been a bit of a busy month... To be exact, 100 reeds have been ordered/made this month! 😱✨

So, what's new for London Reeds?

-I have made a small change to the forming process, which not only makes this process more efficient, but has improved my standard reeds in particular- I feel that their balance of harmonics has improved. This change also means that I am able to make more reeds at once and restock suppliers more quickly (multiple restocks will likely be happening in the next few days).

-London Reeds has two lovely new testimonials:
"Amy- I have been so pleased with these reeds! ... I would like to order four (4) more reeds from you. I have so appreciated those that you supplied for me months ago! I have been working my way through a number of reeds, saving yours for special occasions... I have cherished them!"
"Hi Amy,
Just trying your reeds and I LOVE them!
Playing straight out of the box, great across all the registers and a lovely, warm tone.
They’re beautifully made and the perfect strength- not too hard, not too soft.
I can’t tell you how much money I’ve wasted on awful reeds and I’m so pleased to have found you!
Many, many thanks "

-I have listened to customer feedback and made my standard reeds slightly darker in sound.

-The new customer offer is now 2 for £36 (usually £20 each). This increase is to ensure that I am charging fairly for the work involved, and supporting retailers.

-EU/EEA customers can buy London Reeds here: https://www.justflutes.com/shop/product/london-reeds-bassoon-reed/1700770?fbclid=IwY2xjawNy9RxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHl41Kp9PzGPoM4S_vng9C2ErSVX-GUjV1-EhOCfN2tj6VWdkB1VcaW0n-joN_aem_aRkOEngXafwNtu_qxkuPHQ
(A restock will be happening very shortly)

To place an order, or to ask questions, email [email protected]
or message the London Reeds page.

Bassoon reeds: £20 each (new customer offer 2 for £36)

Good news for EU/EEA customers! Although I can't currently sell to the EU/EEA directly, Just Flutes, one of the music stores selling London Reeds, can.

You can buy them here: https://www.justflutes.com/shop/product/london-reeds-bassoon-reed/1700770

They are very nearly sold out, but more will be arriving soon. It may also be possible to place a custom order- get in touch if you would like more information.

London Reeds Bassoon Reed. Just Flutes, UK specialist store These reeds are designed to be ready to play. Fast secure delivery.

Need new bassoon reeds? Try London Reeds!

Bassoon reeds:
New customer offer - 2 for £36
Usually £20 each

Contra reeds:
New customer offer - 2 for £45
Usually £26 each

To order, you can get in touch via Facebook messenger or email:

[email protected]
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A little more about London Reeds:

These reeds are designed to be ready to play. They are individually finished and tested to ensure that each reed is of a consistently high quality, and they have been receiving lovely feedback including:

"Your reeds are the best I’ve played on in a long time"

"They hold tuning very well and I’ve not had any issues with collapsing. Beautiful sound"

"Reeds received on Wednesday and played a concert on Thursday straight out of the box. The reeds are fabulous!"

"Just what I needed for reigniting my love for playing bassoon. The more I put in the more I got out."

They are often used by professionals as well as amateurs, and have been played (and enjoyed/repeat ordered!) in orchestras such as Ulster Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, London Contemporary Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, and Orpheus Sinfonia, amongst others.

Our reedmaker Amy is a professional player who enjoys using a proportion of her time to make reeds, and her preference is to offer reeds which feel satisfying to play. She is also happy to offer advice on adjustments to customers in order to further customise reeds to your set up.

More information can be found on the London Reeds page, or by emailing [email protected]. Get in touch to order!

Our 'in stock' reeds have sold out quickly with bassoonists getting ready for the new season but, after a very late night of reed making last night, they are now back in stock. By 2am (🫠😳) I needed some excitement, so have bound half of them in purple and gold. So there is now a choice in binding colour for our 'in stock' reeds- enjoy! 🥳

(In stock = dispatch in c. 2 working days)

Bassoon reeds:
New customer offer - 2 for £36
Usual price - £20 each

Contra reeds:
New customer offer - 2 for £45
Usual price - £26 each

Email [email protected] or message the London Reeds page to order.

Lots of reviews can also be found on the page (and feel free to like/follow as this really helps us grow!).

Reviews include:
"Your reeds are the best I’ve played on in a long time"

"They hold tuning very well and I’ve not had any issues with collapsing. Beautiful sound"

"Reeds received on Wednesday and played a concert on Thursday straight out of the box. The reeds are fabulous!"

"Just what I needed for reigniting my love for playing bassoon. The more I put in the more I got out."