The Best Reed Tool for Saxophone & Clarinet
The Ultimate ReedFile Mark II
90% Success Rate on Every Box of Reeds | Used by the Pros
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The ReedFile™ is quite simply the best tool a saxophonist or clarinetist can own.
Having the right tools for the job is half the battle.
90% Reed Success Rate
Get almost every reed in a box working — saving you money and frustration.
Planes, Not Sands
Curved 8TPI teeth actually flatten the reed table — sandpaper only smooths it.
Precision Built
7″ × 1″ flat metal file with angled teeth. Includes zippered case and instructions.
Fits in Your Case
Compact enough to carry in your saxophone or clarinet case every gig.
Recommended by Bob Ackerman of the Saxophone Journal (Nov 2000 issue)
Used by the pros including Don Sinta, James Houlik, Pat LaBarbera, and many more
All members of the Royal City Saxophone Quartet have used the ReedFile for over 25 years
The Concept
Why a file — not sandpaper?
The ReedFile is a flat metal file, seven inches (7″ = 177mm) long and one inch wide, with curved teeth (8TPI) angled to “plane” the table of the reed to be perfectly flat. Comes with a zippered case and full instructions.
Remember: sandpaper and glass only make the reed smooth — not flat. Just ask any carpenter: you use a plane to make wood flat, and sandpaper to make it smooth. When a reed comes right from the box, a non-flat table is the most common cause of a less-than-desirable tone — and the ReedFile fixes exactly that.
Reed Problem Diagnosis & Solutions
| Symptom | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Stuffy Tone | Reed does not “seal” to the mouthpiece. Either the table of the reed or the mouthpiece is not perfectly flat — air is escaping out the sides or back of the reed. | ReedFile will flatten the table surface of the reed so it seals against the mouthpiece. If your mouthpiece table is not perfectly flat, you may need it resurfaced or replaced. |
| Reed barely produces tone without hard blowing | Reed is too hard. | ReedFile will shave the reed table to a lighter thickness and an easier strength. You could also try the next lighter strength reed. |
| “Chirps” when articulating | Tip of the reed is uneven or unbalanced — the wings vibrate at different frequencies. | Sandpaper or Dutch Rush is best used on the wings/corners of the tip to even them out. |
| Reed closes off when blowing | Reed is too soft — typically the tip is actually too thin. | Use a reed clipper or move to the next higher reed strength. |
How to Order
✅ 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If you’re not satisfied that you can make more reeds work with the ReedFile, we’ll gladly refund your payment less $10 as a restocking charge for undamaged goods.
⚠️ Material Note
ReedFiles are made of steel that can become blemished over time — they are not stainless steel. Slight imperfections or discolorations may exist in the product as delivered due to the nature of the material. No warranties, express or implied.
Please call us at +1-519-846-9663 if you have any questions about this product.
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Mailing Address
ELK Trading Co.
P.O. Box 2896
Elora, Ontario
Canada N0B 1S0