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Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic — Bb Clarinet Reeds — Buy at SoundsGood
Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic — the darkest reed in the Vandoren Bb clarinet lineup. Named after the Vandoren Paris workshop address. Thickest blank. Maximum dark, deep tone. For very experienced professionals!
56 Rue Lepic
Darkest Vandoren
Darkest Vandoren
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Over ₴4,000
Over ₴4,000
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Strength 2.5–5
Maximum dark
Maximum dark
🎶 What
📐 Darkest in the lineup!
56, rue Lepic, 18th arrondissement of Paris — Vandoren workshop address since 1983. Thickest blank, maximum resistance, darkest tone among all Vandoren Bb clarinet reeds.
📐 Philosophy
Traditional = balanced. V12 = darker. V21 = warm. 56 Rue Lepic = the dark extreme. For clarinetists seeking maximum depth, richness, and orchestral sound with absolute control.
📐 Features
📐 Thickest blank
More material = more resistance = darker, deeper, richer. Strong embouchure required!
📐 Tone
Very dark, deep, rich, "velvety." Minimum extraneous buzz. Excellent projection (focused sound travels far). The "most serious" tone.
📐 Response
Maximum resistance! More air and stronger embouchure than V12. But — best dynamic control, especially pianissimo. Beautiful legato.
📊 Comparison
Vandoren Bb clarinet reed comparison chart
| Reed | Blank | Tone | Resistance | For | 10 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional | Standard | Balanced | Light | Most (80%) | ~$30 |
| V21 | Thicker (heel) | Warm | Medium | Pro, warm | ~$35 |
| V12 | Thicker (heel+vamp) | Dark, focused | More | Pro, orchestral | ~$35 |
| 56 Rue Lepic ⭐ | Thickest! | Very dark, deep | Maximum! | Very experienced ⭐ | ~$40 |
📐 56RL vs V12
V12: dark, focused. "Golden mean" of dark. 56 Rue Lepic: EVEN darker, EVEN more resistance. For those who find V12 not dark enough. V12 = 15%. 56RL = 3–5%.
📐 Transition path
Don't skip! Traditional → V12 → 56 Rue Lepic. Each step = adjusting to more resistance.
💪 Strength
📐 Available
2.5, 3, 3.5, 3.5+, 4, 4.5, 5. Popular: 3.5 ⭐, 4 ⭐. Feels harder than V12 same strength (thicker blank). V12 3.5 → 56RL 3 or 3.5.
🎵 Mouthpiece + 56 Rue Lepic
📐 Classic pairings
BD5 + 56RL 3.5–4 ⭐: darkest combo! Absolute maximum depth. B40 + 56RL 3.5: very dark, slightly more flexible. 5RV Lyre + 56RL 3–3.5: less extreme. Open mouthpieces (M30, B45) — not recommended (too heavy).
🎯 Who for
🎵 Orchestral pro
Maximum dark, deep sound. Close-tipped mouthpiece. Strong embouchure. Large hall.
🎵 Chamber musician
Maximum dynamic control. Legato. Deep, velvety tone.
🎵 V12 not enough
V12 not dark enough? 56RL = next step.
🎵 NOT for beginners!
Minimum 4–5 years. Strong embouchure. Good air control.
🎵 NOT for jazz
Too dark. Jazz = Traditional or V21.
💰 Price
10 pcs: ~$35–45. Most expensive in main lineup. +~$10 from Traditional.
❓ FAQ
"Better" than V12?
Not "better" — different! Even darker. For 3–5% of clarinetists. V12 = for most who want dark tone.
Skip from Traditional?
Not recommended! Traditional → V12 → 56RL. Gradually!
Why the name?
56, rue Lepic — Vandoren Paris workshop address (Montmartre) since 1983.
How long?
1–4 weeks. Thicker blank = sometimes slightly longer. Rotate 3–5!
🏆 Why SoundsGood
56 Rue Lepic
All strengths
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Over ₴4,000
Instalments
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Olzhycha 15, Kyiv
📞 Contacts
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📍 Address
15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv, 04116
Metro: Dorohozhychi
🕐 Hours
Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed