Really like these for Bari Sax

Cane sax reeds can be a nightmare. Out of box of 10 there might be 6 that work and each manufacturer has a different scale of strength so they are difficult to compare. Plus you have to ensure that the reed is very wet before you use it. Although synthetic sax reeds have been around for a long time, it is only relatively recently that the quality has improved and the Legere American Cut and Signature reeds are the nearest to cane reeds I have played. They don't need wetting and I am getting a good sound on whatever bari sax mouthpiece I use. They are more expensive than a cane read but should last for many, many months and you know they will work straight out of the box so in the long run it is worth it. I get a good even tone across all the octaves and because of the resistance my tonguing has greatly improved, so my wife is delighted. A small drawback is that after a while there is quite a lot of moisture around the reed and mouthpiece because the reed is not porous, so I would recommend putting the reed back in its case between sets (my wife says why can't I get her that wet, but I'm not sure what she means).

I used this reed to play in my pep band at school. It doesn't freeze up in the colder season, and it doesn't need to be wet again. I alos noticed a little bit more mouthpiece craackle. Maybe it's becasue the reed can't absorb the moisture. Overall I loved it.

These reeds eliminate many of the problems associated with cane reeds. These never dry out and are very consistent regardless of temperature and humidity. They do get softer over time 3-6 months