Abstract: An individual case for a wind instrument reed is provided which is formed by a U shaped piece (2) with closely spaced apart arms (2a,2b) in which the width between the arms corresponds to the thickness of the reed (1), this U shaped piece (2) having a certain resilience in the direction allowing its arms (2a,2b) to move slightly apart, this U shaped piece (2) being provided with two facing notches (3a,3b) provided respectively in its two arms (2a,2b). Projections (4) exert a transverse nipping force on the body of the reed (1), whereas an abutment surface (5) bears on the tapering end of the reed.