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Vandoren Traditional Clarinet Reeds
Vandoren Traditional is a natural cane reed family for several clarinet registers. Vandoren highlights response throughout the range, pianissimo attacks in the upper register, flexibility for legato and staccato, and a combination of body and clarity. Instrument size, strength, and box quantity vary by clarinet.
SoundsGood is an official Vandoren dealer in Ukraine. We help match the correct instrument version and strength and verify the product code and quantity before dispatch.
Instrument Versions
B♭ / A
Strengths 1–5; A clarinet commonly uses the B♭ size.
E♭
Dedicated smaller reeds, strengths 1–4.
Alto
Dedicated size, strengths 1–4.
Bass
Larger reeds, strengths 1–5, boxes of five.
A♭
Strengths 2, 3, and 4.
Contrabass
Strengths 2, 3, and 4.
Selection
Tip Opening
More open mouthpieces usually use softer reeds.
Facing
Affects reed flex and resistance.
Quiet Attack
The reed should respond without excessive pressure.
Strong Air
It should remain controlled at louder dynamics.
Not a Skill Grade
Higher strength is not automatically advanced.
Maker Guidance
Use the mouthpiece recommendation as a starting point.
Traditional and Other Families
Traditional
Versatile profile and broad range.
V12
Thicker heel, longer palette, and slightly thicker tip.
V21
Different geometry and scale.
56 rue Lepic
Thicker cane and finer strength steps.
JUNO
Learning-oriented response.
VK1
Synthetic B♭ alternative.
Care and Product Data
Moisten Briefly
Prepare natural cane before playing.
Rotate Reeds
Keep several tested reeds in service.
Flat Case
Dry and store on a flat ventilated surface.
Exact Instrument
Do not cross-use sizes.
Quantity
Clearly state single reed or box quantity.
Product Code
Match the CR code to strength and pack.
Comparison
| Clarinet | Strengths | Standard Box | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| B♭ / A | 1–5 | 10; selected strengths 50 | CR101–CR105 |
| E♭ | 1–4 | 10 | CR111–CR114 |
| Bass | 1–5 | 5 | CR121–CR125 |
| A♭ | 2, 3, 4 | 10 | CR132–CR134 |
| Alto | 1–4 | 10 | CR141–CR144 |
| Contrabass | 2, 3, 4 | 5 | CR152–CR154 |
| Family | Response | Profile | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional | Fast and flexible | Versatile | Reference family |
| V12 | More support | Thicker heel and tip | Different resistance |
| V21 | Even and rich | Distinct geometry | Stable tonal response |
| 56 rue Lepic | Focused | Thicker cane | Fine strength matching |
| JUNO | Easy start | Learning-focused | Early study |
| VK1 | Stable | Synthetic | Travel and backup |
Practical Guidance
Keep clarinet sizes separate.
Do not advertise ten reeds universally.
Use Strength rather than Thickness.
Do not equate Traditional and V12 numbers.
Avoid identical-reed claims for natural cane.
Avoid fixed lifetime claims.
Include instrument, strength, quantity, and code.
Keep German and Austrian systems separate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which clarinets are covered?
B♭, E♭, alto, bass, A♭, and contrabass.
Do B♭ and A share reeds?
Usually, with standard French-style mouthpieces.
Which strength should I choose?
Match the mouthpiece and teacher guidance.
Is Traditional 3 equal to V12 3?
No.
How many reeds are in a box?
Usually ten for B♭, E♭, alto, and A♭; five for bass and contrabass.
Should they be soaked?
Brief moistening is sufficient.
How long do they last?
There is no universal lifetime.
How should they be stored?
Flat in a ventilated reed case.
Related Categories
Why SoundsGood
Wide selection
Vandoren Traditional
Versions for B♭, E♭, alto, bass, A♭, and contrabass clarinet
Selection assistance
We match instrument, strength, and package to the mouthpiece, player, and budget
Prozorro tenders
Supplies for music schools, colleges, orchestras, and cultural institutions
Delivery across Ukraine
Nova Poshta; free over UAH 4,000
Installment payments
PrivatBank and monobank — up to 12 payments
SoundsGood is an official Vandoren dealer in Ukraine · Instrument, strength, quantity, and product-code verification before dispatch