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Bb Clarinet Reeds — Buy at SoundsGood
Bb Clarinet Reeds — Vandoren, D'Addario (Rico, Royal, Reserve), Gonzalez, Légère. Traditional, V12, V21, 56 Rue Lepic. Reed = the "voice" of your clarinet! 50% of your sound.
Gonzalez, Légère
Over ₴4,000
PrivatBank / monobank
Strength 1.5–5
🔵 Vandoren
📐 Traditional ⭐⭐
THE STANDARD! Balanced, bright. For most. 2–2.5 (beginner), 3–3.5 (advanced). ~$30/10.
📐 V12 ⭐
Darker, focused. Pro. ~$35/10. Popular among orchestral!
📐 V21 ⭐
Traditional + V12. Warm, flexible. ~$35/10.
📐 56 Rue Lepic
Darkest. Thick blank. For experienced. ~$40/10.
🟢 D'Addario
📐 Rico ⭐
Budget! Unfiled. Easy response. For beginners! ~$17/10.
📐 Royal
Improved Rico. Filed. ~$22/10.
📐 Reserve ⭐
Premium! Stable, centered. ~$30/10. Traditional competitor!
📐 Reserve Classic
Like V12. Darker. ~$30/10.
🟡 Others
📐 Gonzalez ⭐
Argentine! FOF, RC, Classic. Excellent cane. ~$25/10. Connoisseurs love them!
📐 Légère ⭐
Synthetic! Months! Classic, Signature, European Cut. ~$25–30/1 pc. For marching, outdoor, backup.
💪 Strength
📐 Scale
1.5–2.5: beginners. 3–3.5: advanced (standard). 3.5–4.5: pro. Mouthpiece + reed = pair! B45 + Traditional 3–3.5 = classic combo.
📊 Comparison
| Reed | Cut | Tone | For | 10 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Addario Rico ⭐ | Unfiled | Bright | Beginner | ~$17 |
| D'Addario Royal | Filed | Balanced | Student | ~$22 |
| Gonzalez Classic ⭐ | Filed | Warm | Advanced | ~$25 |
| D'Addario Reserve ⭐ | Filed | Stable | Advanced | ~$30 |
| Vandoren Traditional ⭐⭐ | Filed | Balanced | Most ⭐ | ~$30 |
| Vandoren V12 ⭐ | Filed | Dark | Pro ⭐ | ~$35 |
| Vandoren V21 ⭐ | Filed | Warm | Pro | ~$35 |
| Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic | Filed | Very dark | Pro exp | ~$40 |
🎯 How to Choose
🎵 First 6 months
Rico 2 (~$17) or Traditional 2 (~$30). Start with strength 2!
🎵 Student
Traditional 2.5–3 ⭐⭐. Royal 2.5–3.
🎵 Advanced
Traditional 3–3.5 ⭐⭐. V12 3–3.5 ⭐. Reserve ⭐. Gonzalez ⭐.
🎵 Pro (orchestral)
V12 3.5–4 ⭐. V21 3.5. 56 Rue Lepic.
🎵 Marching
Légère Signature ⭐ (~$30/1pc). Months!
🎵 Rotation!
3–5 reeds! Alternate. Reed case. = Last longer!
🧹 Care
📐 Rules
Soak 2–5 min. Don't leave on mouthpiece. Reed case! Rotate 3–5. New reed: first days = 15 min max.
❓ FAQ
How long?
1–4 weeks. Rotation = longer.
Traditional / V12?
Traditional = brighter, balanced = for most. V12 = darker, focused = for experienced.
Vandoren / D'Addario?
Vandoren: more consistent. D'Addario: more affordable. Both great!
Why some don't play?
Natural cane = each slightly different. 6–8 out of 10 = good. Normal!
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Bb Reeds
Vandoren, D'Addario
Free Shipping
Over ₴4,000
Instalments
PrivatBank
Advice
Match to mouthpiece
Showroom
Olzhycha 15, Kyiv
Dispatch
Before 3pm
📞 Contacts
📍 Address
15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv, 04116
Metro: Dorohozhychi
🕐 Hours
Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed