Vandoren Bb Clarinet Reeds #3.5+ and V.12 Reeds Strength 3.5

Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic Bb Clarinet Reeds #3.5+, Box of 10Named for the home of Vandoren, 56 rue Lepic, ParisVandoren CR1935 Bb Clarinet V.12 Reeds Strength 3.5; Box of 10For the advanced player. Made from thicker cane, recommended for long facing mouthpieces. V. 12 reeds are manufactured from cane tubes of the same diameter as those used for saxophone reeds. This leads to a higher manufacturing cost, as large diameter cane is more rare. V. 12 reeds are thicker at each end: thickness at the tip: . 10mm (0. 004 inch) thickness at the heel: 3. 15mm (0. 124 inches, hence the name V. 12) in comparing Strengths, a V. 12 strength 4 Reed is almost equal to a traditional strength 3 1/2 Reed.

• The Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic reeds emit a rich, centered and pure sound with maximum stability and quick response. The V.12 reeds provide a deep, rich sound with body to the attack.
• The 56 Rue Lepic reeds have thicker cane with a taper similar to German-style reeds while the V.12 reeds have a thicker heel and longer palette for more vibration.
• The 56 Rue Lepic reeds come in a box of 10 reeds sealed in Flow Pack. The V.12 reeds also come in a box of 10 reeds sealed in Flow Pack and are available in other strengths like 50 pack (CR1935/50).
• Every reed in both the packs is sealed to ensure freshness.
• The V.12 reeds are made from thicker cane tubes, same as saxophone reeds, resulting in higher cost but more durability.