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The Traditional Vandoren Bb Clarinet Reed





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Talk to any clarinet or sax player, and odds are at some point in their career, they or one of their colleagues relied on Vandoren reeds for every performance. Vandoren Traditional Bb clarinet reeds are found in instrument cases everywhere, with over 100 years of high-quality construction solidifying their place as a superior mass-produced woodwind reed. Vandoren Traditional reeds deliver incredible results across the instrument's full register, allowing for intricate, articulate playing with a highly responsive attack. They also lend exceptional depth to your playing, producing a fuller, clearer sound than comparable reeds with a flexibility that allows for legato and staccato playing of large intervals. And with their wide selection of strengths and package quantities, Vandoren reeds are catered to students and professionals alike.





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Vandoren: a rich legacy of top-tier reed making





Since its establishment in 1905, Vandoren has been all about family. Founder Eugene Van Doren led the company to great prosperity, solidifying Vandoren as a worldwide presence that specialized in reeds, mouthpieces, accessories, and more. Three generations later, Vandoren continues to make waves in the woodwind industry, with clarinet and saxophone reeds playing a critical role in the company's continued success. Vandoren reeds are constructed from cane grown right in their fields located in the south of France, with all waste material recycled through composting and other means. These high-quality reeds deliver an incredible response in all playing registers, warmer than other similar reeds while adding an unmistakable depth and clarity to your playing. Best of all, Vandoren reeds are available for the complete family of clarinets and saxophones, with a wide variety of strengths, cuts, and pack sizes to suit the needs of players of all skill levels. Need to replenish your reed collection? Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer today and add over a century of top-notch artistry to your toolkit with Vandoren reeds!





Vandoren Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds Features:


High-performing Bb clarinet reed with over a century of design expertise


Traditional reed with a thin tip and thick heart


Produces a highly articulate, full-bodied tone with impeccable clarity


Incredibly responsive across the full register


Allows for intricate, articulate playing up high and down low


Available in a wide variety of strengths to fit every player's needs


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Vandoren CR103 Traditional Bb Clarinet Reed - 3.0 (10-pack)


Sells separately for $27.00 each





Talk to any clarinet or sax player, and odds are at some point in their career, they or one of their colleagues relied on Vandoren reeds for every performance. Vandoren Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds are found in instrument cases everywhere, with over 100 years of high-quality construction solidifying their place as a superior mass-produced woodwind reed. Vandoren Traditional reeds deliver incredible results across the instrument's full register, allowing for intricate, articulate playing with a highly responsive attack. They also lend exceptional depth to your playing, producing a fuller, clearer sound than comparable reeds with a flexibility that allows for legato and staccato playing of large intervals. And with their wide selection of strengths and package quantities, Vandoren reeds are catered to students and professionals alike.





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