Bb Clarinet Reeds (French)

• Strength: 2.5+
• Alta Ambipoly PRIMO Series
• For advanced clarinetists
• Offers a reasonable amount of resistance with full harmonics in all registers
• Conventional reed tip for a clarinet
• Thicker heart
• Produces a warm sound with a strong core
• Good projection with a centred sound
• For solo performances and studio recordings
• Manufactured using environmentally-friendly food-grade materials

• Boehm system
• Strength: medium soft
• Warm, dark sound
• Rounded tone
• Fast response

• For Boehm system clarinets
• Strength: 3.0
• Bb clarinet V•12 reeds are manufactured from reed cane with the same diameter as cane used for alto saxophone reeds
• As a result, they have a thicker heel and are cut on a longer palette with a slightly thicker tip than reeds from the Traditional range by Vandoren
• The longer palette means more of the reed vibrates, resulting in a deeper, richer sound.
• The thicker tip gives body to the attack and also increases the longevity of the reed

• For Boehm Bb clarinets
• Strength: 3.5
• French file cut supports an easy response
• Plastic coating protects from humidity and climate changes
• The coating provides durability and a clear tone
• Made from flexible reed cane for an immediate response
• Package contents: 5 reeds

D'Addario Organic Reserve Bb Clarinet Reeds; French Cut; Strength 4.0; 10-pack; The Organic Reserve reeds for Bb clarinet have a shorter cutout that produces an even tone in all registers; The rounded tip corners provide additional tonal warmth, while the extremely thin tip itself is very responsive; D'Addario has developed the first precise digital system for measuring and cutting the incredibly complex geometric patterns that allow simple reeds to be produced in a whole new quality; Reserve reeds are held to very strict tolerances, so they reliably deliver the same quality time after time; Ideal for advanced students and professional musicians looking for a clear, consistent sound; D'Addario Organic reeds are the first certified organic reeds on the market: giving players peace of mind that they are doing what's best for your health and the environment; Next-generation digital technologies ensure that every D'Addario Organic reed is the same strength as any other; All D'Addario reeds are engineered in the USA and made from naturally grown cane

• French cut
• Strength: 2.5
• The Organic Reserve reeds for Bb clarinet have a shorter vamp which produces an even tone in all registers
• The rounded tip edges provide additional tonal warmth, while the extremely thin tip itself is very responsive
• D'Addarío has developed the first precise digital system for measuring and cutting complex geometric patterns, enabling simple reeds to be produced in a whole new quality
• Very strict tolerances apply to the Reserve reeds, so they reliably deliver the same quality over and over again
• Ideal for advanced students and professional musicians looking for a clear, even sound
• D'Addarío Organic reeds are the first certified organic reeds on the market: giving players peace of mind that they are doing the best for their health and the environment
• Next generation digital technologies ensure that every D'Addarío Organic reed is the same strength as every other reed
• All D'Addarío reeds are developed in the USA and made from naturally grown reeds
• Package content: 10 reeds

• Thickness: 4.5
• Is made of reeds with the same diameter as reeds used for alto saxophone reeds
• Cut with a thicker heel and on a longer run with a slightly thicker tip than the traditional reed
• Resulting in a deeper and richer sound
• The thicker tip provides more attack and also increases the life of the reed

• Strength 1.5 Boehm cut
• "Unfiled" reed for a powerful tone
• The Orange Box by RICO is made from the most flexible part of the reed to enable a wide variety of playing styles
• Easy response
• Especially recommended for students
• Delivery quantity: 3 pieces

• Strength 1.5
• Fast response
• Full, strong and resonant tone
• Composite material made of wood and plastic

• Strength: 3.5
• Boehm system
• Pack contains 10 reeds
• For all-round use, with a special emphasis on ensemble, orchestra and chamber music
• Very good response
• Higher register notes can be reached with ease

The V21 reed uses the same conical shape of a 56 rue lepic reed combined with the profile of a V12 reed, and is designed for wind instrument players looking for a very warm and full tone, yet with an easy and direct response.

• Strength: 2.5

• Strength: 3.0
• For all common Böhm mouthpieces
• French cane
• Reed thickness (measured at the end): 3.0 mm
• Front width: 13 mm
• Rear width: 11 mm
• Length: approx. 68 mm
• Very flexible, soft in tone
• Package quantity: 10 Reeds

• Boehm cut
• Filed
• Strength: 3.0
• Ideal for advanced players
• The reeds have a thinner tip and produce a warmer sound
• Package quantity: 5 Reeds

• Strength: 5.0+
• Manufactured from reed cane with the same diameter as cane used for alto saxophone reeds
• As a result, they have a thicker heel and are cut on a longer palette with a slightly thicker tip than reeds from the Traditional range by Vandoren
• The longer palette means more of the reed vibrates, resulting in a deeper, richer sound
• The thicker tip gives body to the attack and also increases the longevity of the reed

• Thickness: 3.5+
• Alta Ambipoly VIVACE Series
• Next generation
• Allows flexible and creative playing with free blowing and full harmony in all registers
• Wider tip
• Normal heart
• Round sound with faster response
• Unprecedented projection with wider range
• For orchestral and chamber music
• Made from environmentally friendly food-grade material

• Strength: 4
• Made from wood
• A very good response in all pitches, as well as a clear and flexible sound
• The perfectly carved tip area provides the highest sound quality, along with excellent responsiveness
• Pack of 10 reeds

• The classic reed with a round sound
• Strengthened heart and a pronounced wedge shape make this reed ideal for "vintage" players
• Is also suited to (classical) mouthpieces with smaller openings
• Uniform sound and easy response across the entire register
• Strength: Medium (approx. 2.5)
• Are 20 - 30 times more durable than conventional wooden reeds
• Are always 100% ready to play - warming up is not necessary
• Extremely tear resistant and stable
• Do not dry out as they do not absorb moisture
• Can be repurchased at any time in exactly the same strength
• Hygienic and easy to clean
• Free of odour even after prolonged use

• Thickness: 2.5
• Alta Ambipoly VIVACE Series
• Next generation
• Allows flexible and creative playing with free blowing and full harmony in all registers
• Wider tip
• Normal heart
• Round sound with faster response
• Unprecedented projection with wider range
• For orchestral and chamber music
• Made from environmentally friendly food-grade material

• Strength: 3.5
• Made from wood
• A very good response in all pitches, as well as a clear and flexible sound
• The perfectly carved tip area provides the highest sound quality, along with excellent responsiveness
• Pack of 10 reeds

• Strength: 3.25
• For Boehm system clarinets
• French file
• A first-class reed for players who prefer a free and natural approach to playing across all registers
• Clear and precise, with uniform resistance in all registers

Note: This reed can only be used with certain mouthpieces. A list of compatible models can be found in the picture gallery for this item on this webpage.