Argento Bassoon Reed

My first time buying Argento. Normally buy Marsden but they have been out of stock for a long time and delays when buying direct also. Argento had great reviews. Ordered two reeds - came in bright blue thread not the usual dark. One reed was fine after a bit of scraping. The other reed wasn't immediately playable so will keep forgetting emergency and scrape it at a later date.

I was recommended these reeds and they haven’t disappointed. Lovely tone and great in the lower range. Looking forward to seeing how they progress and settle in.

Really pleased with the quality, tone and range of the reed.

I found it worked at once, I did not have to scrape or adjust the wires. The sound is excellent throughout the range. High notes are reasonably easy to reach but I could not get top D. (I often have that trouble and it may be a reflection on me but I can get top D on every Legere plastic reed easily.) It is quite hard to blow so I will get tired quickly as it is. That is easily adjusted though. This one is in my bassoon case as my concert best.

I was attracted by the promise that the reeds were ready to be used and not disappointed.

The most consistently reliable reed "out of the box" that I have experienced with a good, easy sound and just the right amount of resistance. I can’t see me ever giving a reed 5 stars though, just because!

A really good reed, plays well throughout the registers with good tone

I have found that these reeds suit me very well. I am able to play them without further intervention, with good sound throughout the range. I can also tongue quickly. I am trading up from my previous habits, but well worth it!

These reeds are ok but not as professional sounding as my previous Argento reed. Play a bit flat, but should improve with adjustments.

I purchased these bassoon reeds recently on a recommendation. They were great and I was able to play on them immediately. Thank you so much.