Saxophone reeds can be expensive,unless you choose an artificial reed. Cane reeds are made up of natural products (incidentally they're not wood, the things they're made up of is really a grass) and most manufacturers seem to come short when it involves internal control . Interesting Facts About Saxophone Reeds by Jimmy Sax Black 1. The differences between the brands isn't as big as you would possibly think. One of the primary things to think about when purchasing a saxophone