Bb Clarinet Reeds (French)

• Strength: 4.0
• 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 mouthpiece models can be found on this webpage in the picture gallery of this item.

• Strength: 4.0
• 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

• Strength: 3.0
• Alta Ambipoly VIVACE Series
• Designed for the next generation
• Allows flexible and creative playing with freer blowing and full harmonics in all registers
• Wider tip
• Standard heart
• Produces a round sound and a faster response
• Unprecedented projection with wide spectrum
• Suitable for orchestral and chamber music
• Manufactured using environmentally-friendly food-grade materials

• Strength: 3.0
• A very soft and full sound, that doesn't lose its core
• For mouthpiece tip rails such as: Soloist M, Viotto TH, Wurlitzer FO
• Made from the best French cane
• Brand: BK (after Benno Krüger)
• Package contents: 10 reeds
• Made in Germany

Named after the address of the Vandoren headquarters, the 56 Rue Lepic series is the latest addition to the well-established range of Vandoren reeds. Designed using thicker cane with a heel taper very similar to German-style reeds, the 56 Rue Lepic emits a rich, centred and extremely pure sound while providing maximum stability and a quick response in all registers. Strength gradations are smaller and more specific, resulting in reeds that are very consistant.

• Rue Lepic Series for Boehm Clarinet
• Strength: 4.5

• For Boehm clarinets
• Classical reed with round sound
• Enhanced core and pronounced wedge shape make the reed ideal for "vintage" players
• Also suitable for (classic) - mouthpieces with smaller openings
• Consistent sound and easy response across the whole register
• Strength: Medium Soft (equivalent to about 2.0)
• Keeps 20-30 x longer than a cane reed
• 100% ready to play - no playing-in needed
• Extremely durable and resistant
• Never dries out as they do not absorb moisture
• Re-purchaseable at any time in exactly the same strength
• Easy to clean and hygienic
• Odorless even after prolonged use

• Strength: MS
• The Forestone Premium cut is the further development of the current Forestone Bb clarinet reed
• It is produced with a modern production process and the profile is designed for the complete range of professional use
• Synthetic reed made of synthetic bamboo resin
• Excellent resilience and flexibility
• Robust, clear and powerful sound
• The front and rear are perfectly balanced, which leads to an optimal sound, intonation, resonance and playing feel
• Retain strength and resistance over a long period of time
• Much longer lasting than wood leaves
• Resistant to moisture and completely insensitive to saliva, temperature fluctuations, humidity and dehydration

• French cut
• Strength: 4.0+
• With a longer vamp, which provides more flexibility in tone colour and volume
• The straight edges facilitate response, while the thicker tip provides strength
• D'Addarío has developed the first precise digital system for measuring and cutting complex geometric patterns, enabling simple reeds to be produced to a whole new level of 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 what is 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

• Strength: 2.0
• Suitable for all styles of music
• Excellent response in all registers
• Enables a pianissimo attack in even the highest notes
• Extremely flexible
• Flexibility of the reed allows for legato or staccato executions of large intervals

• Thickness: 3.5
• Boehm System
• The cheapest synthetic reed of the 2nd generation
• Cut and profile similar to the PRIMO reed
• Has more mass than the VIVACE reed

Named after the address of the Vandoren headquarters, the 56 Rue Lepic series is the latest addition to the well-established range of Vandoren reeds. Designed from thicker cane with a heel taper very similar to German-style reeds, the 56 rue Lepic emits a rich, centred, and extremely pure sound while providing maximum stability and a quick response in all registers.

Strength gradations are smaller and more specific, resulting in reeds that are very consistent.

• Rue Lepic Series for Boehm Clarinet
• Strength: 2.5

• Strength: 4.0
• Boehm cut
• Easy response - Especially recommended for students
• An unfiled reed for a powerful sound
• The "Orange Box" by Rico is made from the most flexible part of the reed cane, allowing for a wide variety of playing styles
• Package contents: 10 reeds

• Strength: 5.0
• Fast response
• Full, powerful resonant tone
• Composite material of wood and plastic

• The classic reed with the warm sound - An enhanced heart with a more pronouced angle of cut makes this reed perfect for the "vintage" player and for classic mouthpieces with smaller openings. Expect an even sound and easy response across the entire register
• Strength: Soft (corresponds to approx. 1.5)
• Reed is 20-30 times more durable than cane reeds
• Reed is delivered 100% ready-to-play - Does not require playing in
• Extremely tear resistant and robust
• Reed does not dry out as does not absorb moisture
• Can be repurchased at any time in exactly the same strength
• Hygienic and easy to clean
• Odour free even after prolonged use

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: 3.0

• Strength: 2.25
• FOF cut (For Our Friends)
• For clarinetists looking for a darker sound
• Reeds are produced following the design of the "American" cut and feature a thicker heart. They therefore require a little more playing-in time before the reed stabilises
• Gonzales cane is grown naturally without the use of pesticides or herbicides
• Thanks to the ideal climatic conditions found in Argentina, these reeds offer optimal oscillation behaviour and an excellent overall quality
• Quantity per package: 10

• Strength: 2.5
• A very soft and full sound, that doesn't lose its core
• For mouthpiece tip rails such as: Soloist M, Viotto TH, Wurlitzer FO
• Made from the best French cane
• Brand: BK (after Benno Krüger)
• Package contents: 10 reeds
• Made in Germany

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

• Strength: 2.0
• Well suited for jazz
• Produces a warm, dynamically balanced, beautiful tone
• Package quantity: 10 Reeds