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# **tenor saxophone reeds**

**Skip it****45/100 **

a small market ($200K/yr) — tenor saxophone reeds doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$200K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+143.6%**

**Products**

**22**

**Brands**

**8**

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**41**

**Price range**

**$8.00–$42.62**

**Returns**

**0.9%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 45/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**10**

 ×0.30

Growth

**70**

 ×0.30

Competition

**42**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**33**

 ×0.10

Returns

**93**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +143.6% year over year.

4K2KPrime Day '24Spike '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Holiday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2×

## **Competition**

- Vandoren51% - D'Addario20% - EASTROCK7% - Legere7% - Sovvid6% - lightstar4% - Other (2 brands)5%

The top 5 products take 62% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 8 brands and 41 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**8 **▼falling

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**41**

**Top 5 brand share**

**91%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Vandoren SR223 Tenor Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41v5PGwSx8L.jpg) [**Vandoren SR223 Tenor Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002D0A82)

Vandoren$28.224.8★4,20026%—flat

2
![Rico Organic Tenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 2.5 Pack of 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31yyloaV06L.jpg) [**Rico Organic Tenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 2.5 Pack of 3**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012IWNPO)

D'Addario$16.454.7★1,53915%▲rising

3
![Vandoren SR2225 Tenor Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 2.5; Box of 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pusB4rVoL.jpg) [**Vandoren SR2225 Tenor Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 2.5; Box of 5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002D0A7S)

Vandoren$28.614.8★4,20012%▼falling

4
![EASTROCK Traditional Tenor Saxophone Reeds 2.0/2.5/3.0 Professional Tenor Sax Reeds for Saxophone Beginner and Saxophonist Strength 2.5-5 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cQQ7dWQ1L.jpg) [**EASTROCK Traditional Tenor Saxophone Reeds 2.0/2.5/3.0 Professional Tenor Sax Reeds for Saxophone Beginner and Saxophonist Strength 2.5-5 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D66WD4GX)

EASTROCK$16.034.4★875%▲rising

5
![Lgre Reeds - Tenor Saxophone Reed Classic Strength 2.50 (TS2.50) - Easy-playing Durable Synthetic Student Saxophone Reed](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418SbnPhIsL.jpg) [**Lgre Reeds - Tenor Saxophone Reed Classic Strength 2.50 (TS2.50) - Easy-playing Durable Synthetic Student Saxophone Reed**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XZYXZK)

Legere$25.094.5★3945%▲rising

6
![Sovvid Handcrafted Tenor Saxophone Reeds 3.0 Premium Natural Cane Warm & Rich Tone Durable & Consistent Thinner Tip for Easy Play Individually Packed with Portable Reed Case (Box of 10)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ytnvrFNlL.jpg) [**Sovvid Handcrafted Tenor Saxophone Reeds 3.0 Premium Natural Cane Warm & Rich Tone Durable & Consistent Thinner Tip for Easy Play Individually Packed with Portable Reed Case (Box of 10)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKWZ8RCZ)

Sovvid$17.424.4★714%▼falling

7
![Rico Organic Tenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 3.0 Pack of 10](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419GD9yXAmL.jpg) [**Rico Organic Tenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 3.0 Pack of 10**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002E1VN4)

D'Addario$42.624.6★5983%▼falling

8
![Tenor Saxophone Reeds 10 Pcs Traditional Reeds Premium Natural Reed Laser Engraved Marking for Tenor Sax Strength 2.5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31B-JpX2D4L.jpg) [**Tenor Saxophone Reeds 10 Pcs Traditional Reeds Premium Natural Reed Laser Engraved Marking for Tenor Sax Strength 2.5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4R2G42K)

Bruislard$8.624.3★313%▼falling

9
![10PCS Tenor Saxophone Reeds for Tenor Sax (Strength 2.5)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ebgXIHSlL.jpg) [**10PCS Tenor Saxophone Reeds for Tenor Sax (Strength 2.5)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1CGHTX3)

lightstar$15.924.5★793%—flat

10

![Vandoren SR273 Tenor Sax JAVA Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JmfJxSv0L.jpg) [**Vandoren SR273 Tenor Sax JAVA Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002D0A5A)

Vandoren$28.864.7★5223%—flat

11

![EASTROCK Traditional Tenor Saxophone Reeds 2.0/2.5/3.0 Professional Tenor Sax Reeds for Saxophone Beginner and Saxophonist Strength 2.0-5 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41j3DDsf16L.jpg) [**EASTROCK Traditional Tenor Saxophone Reeds 2.0/2.5/3.0 Professional Tenor Sax Reeds for Saxophone Beginner and Saxophonist Strength 2.0-5 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D66V4YLS)

EASTROCK$15.874.4★872%▲rising

12

![Lgre Reeds - Tenor Saxophone Reed Signature Strength 3.00 (TSG3.00) - Premium Synthetic Woodwind Reed](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OFkd39ZqL.jpg) [**Lgre Reeds - Tenor Saxophone Reed Signature Strength 3.00 (TSG3.00) - Premium Synthetic Woodwind Reed**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BU7UKVQ)

Legere$35.524.5★4592%▼falling

13

![Sovvid Handcrafted Tenor Saxophone Reeds 2.5 Premium Natural reed Warm & Rich Tone Durable & Consistent Thinner Tip for Easy Play Individually Packed with Reed Case (Box of 10)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319yETI8uLL.jpg) [**Sovvid Handcrafted Tenor Saxophone Reeds 2.5 Premium Natural reed Warm & Rich Tone Durable & Consistent Thinner Tip for Easy Play Individually Packed with Reed Case (Box of 10)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKWYW73V)

Sovvid$17.314.4★892%▼falling

14

![Vandoren SR273R Tenor Sax JAVA Red Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ftj5UlWPL.jpg) [**Vandoren SR273R Tenor Sax JAVA Red Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027LSWWS)

Vandoren$28.384.8★4822%—flat

15

![Vandoren SRMIXT25 Tenor Sax Jazz Reed Mix Card includes 1 each ZZ V16 JAVA and JAVA Red Strength 2.5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51K4xnFA1-L.jpg) [**Vandoren SRMIXT25 Tenor Sax Jazz Reed Mix Card includes 1 each ZZ V16 JAVA and JAVA Red Strength 2.5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DDXJMW8)

Vandoren$25.974.6★2222%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 22 tracked products in this niche.

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[![Vandoren SR223 Tenor Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41v5PGwSx8L.jpg)**Vandoren SR223 Tenor Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5** Vandoren**$28.22**4.8★4,200 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002D0A82) [![Rico Organic Tenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 2.5 Pack of 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31yyloaV06L.jpg)**Rico Organic Tenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 2.5 Pack of 3** D'Addario**$16.45**4.7★1,539 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012IWNPO) [![Vandoren SR2225 Tenor Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 2.5; Box of 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pusB4rVoL.jpg)**Vandoren SR2225 Tenor Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 2.5; Box of 5** Vandoren**$28.61**4.8★4,200 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002D0A7S) [![EASTROCK Traditional Tenor Saxophone Reeds 2.0/2.5/3.0 Professional Tenor Sax Reeds for Saxophone Beginner and Saxophonist Strength 2.5-5 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cQQ7dWQ1L.jpg)**EASTROCK Traditional Tenor Saxophone Reeds 2.0/2.5/3.0 Professional Tenor Sax Reeds for Saxophone Beginner and Saxophonist Strength 2.5-5 Pack** EASTROCK**$16.03**4.4★87 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D66WD4GX) [![Lgre Reeds - Tenor Saxophone Reed Classic Strength 2.50 (TS2.50) - Easy-playing Durable Synthetic Student Saxophone Reed](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418SbnPhIsL.jpg)**Lgre Reeds - Tenor Saxophone Reed Classic Strength 2.50 (TS2.50) - Easy-playing Durable Synthetic Student Saxophone Reed** Legere**$25.09**4.5★394 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XZYXZK) [![Sovvid Handcrafted Tenor Saxophone Reeds 3.0 Premium Natural Cane Warm & Rich Tone Durable & Consistent Thinner Tip for Easy Play Individually Packed with Portable Reed Case (Box of 10)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ytnvrFNlL.jpg)**Sovvid Handcrafted Tenor Saxophone Reeds 3.0 Premium Natural Cane Warm & Rich Tone Durable & Consistent Thinner Tip for Easy Play Individually Packed with Portable Reed Case (Box of 10)** Sovvid**$17.42**4.4★71 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKWZ8RCZ) [![Rico Organic Tenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 3.0 Pack of 10](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419GD9yXAmL.jpg)**Rico Organic Tenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 3.0 Pack of 10** D'Addario**$42.62**4.6★598 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002E1VN4) [![Tenor Saxophone Reeds 10 Pcs Traditional Reeds Premium Natural Reed Laser Engraved Marking for Tenor Sax Strength 2.5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31B-JpX2D4L.jpg)**Tenor Saxophone Reeds 10 Pcs Traditional Reeds Premium Natural Reed Laser Engraved Marking for Tenor Sax Strength 2.5** Bruislard**$8.62**4.3★31 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4R2G42K)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**31%

*“Very consistent quality, and each reed feels well-made and durable”*

**Value For Money**15%

*“Worth the extra cost”*

**Audio Quality**9%

*“Sound is good no issues”*

**Ease Of Use**8%

*“Easy use”*

**Durability**7%

*“They are durable”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“They're exactly as described in the description”*

**Tune Retention**6%

*“Liked it so much bought a clarinet reed to match”*

**Design-Overall**6%

*“I liked this older design better than the red box jazz reeds”*

**Recycle/Reuse**3%

*“excellent plastic holders that are reusable”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“fit perfectly my 12 year old”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Value For Money**25%

*“These things are like $6 each now”*

**Size-Overall**17%

*“And one wasnt even the right side”*

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“I do not understand how these got such a good rating”*

**Audio Quality**8%

*“They sound awful”*

**Durability**8%

*“crack very easily”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“Reed holders not as pictured”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Bass28% - Size-Overall20% - Advertised Vs Actual Product15% - Hard Feel7% - Functionality-Overall5% - Audio Quality4% - Strength3% - Product Condition3% - Quality-Overall3% - Compatibility-Overall3%