what reeds truly are the best on bassoon, that arent handmade ( i want to learn how to make them, but my crazy band teacher went crazy on the last oboe player that made them)
If vandorens are the best to buy, there is no way that i am going to buy them from the Woodwind Brasswind, because they are $33!!!! EACH

Ya, i would like to know too!
cuz ive had this plastic reed for almost a year now, and it cracked today.
and now im stuck. i need to know asap!!!

try forrest reeds. just the regular 'forrest bassoon reed' not any of the fancy ones are good for a good price.

http://www.forrestsmusic.com/bassoon_reeds

Bel Canto Reeds are pretty decent. Try and find handmade though. You can find handmade reeds online most of the time...they are more expensive, but totally worth it.