Mitchell Lurie reeds are ideal for the advancing student. They are filed and feature a thinner tip for ease of response combined with a thicker spine. The result is a more resistant reed with a warmer sound. Rico s updated reed-making machinery and state-of-the-art process has made today s Mitchell Lurie reed more consistent than ever before. D’Addario’s unwavering commitment to innovation and consistency has resulted in a new era of products for the modern clarinetist and saxophonist. Through natural farming and harvesting processes in the cane fields and digitally-controlled precision in the crafting of reeds and mouthpieces the D’Addario Woodwinds line of accessories allows players of all ages and abilities to worry less about their equipment and more about making music.