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Vandoren Traditional — Bb Clarinet Reeds — Buy at SoundsGood
Vandoren Traditional (Blue Box) — world's most popular clarinet reed! Standard #1 since 1935. Filed cut, balanced tone. For Bb clarinet. Strength 1.5–5. ~70% of clarinetists play Vandoren.
Vandoren Traditional
Blue Box
Blue Box
Free shipping
Over ₴4,000
Over ₴4,000
Instalments
PrivatBank / monobank
PrivatBank / monobank
Strength 1.5–5
Box of 10
Box of 10
🔵 What
📐 World Standard #1!
Blue Box = most popular clarinet reed since 1935. Filed cut, conical vamp. Balanced, bright, clear tone. Cane from Var (Provence). If unsure = Traditional!
📐 Specs
Bb clarinet (Boehm). Filed cut. Strength: 1–5. Pack: 10 pcs (~$25–35), 3 pcs (~$8–12). France. Tone: balanced, bright. For: all styles, all levels.
💪 Strength
📐 Guide
1.5–2: first months. 2–2.5 ⭐: first year. 2.5–3: 1–3 years. 3–3.5 ⭐⭐: standard for most! 3.5–4: advanced/pro. 4.5–5: rare. Start with 2, increase gradually!
📊 Comparison
Vandoren Bb clarinet reed comparison chart
| Reed | Tone | Response | For | 10 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional ⭐⭐ | Balanced | Easy | Most! ⭐ | ~$30 |
| V12 | Darker, focused | More resistance | Pro (dark) | ~$35 |
| V21 | Warm, flexible | Medium | Pro (warm) | ~$35 |
| 56 Rue Lepic | Very dark | Max resistance | Pro (darkest) | ~$40 |
| D'Addario Rico | Bright | Very easy | Beginner/budget | ~$17 |
🎵 Mouthpiece + Traditional
📐 Classic pairings
B45 + Traditional 3–3.5 ⭐: classic! For most. 5RV Lyre + Traditional 3.5: student→pro. M30 + Traditional 3–3.5: flexible. BD5 + Traditional 3.5–4: orchestral dark.
🎯 How to Choose
🎵 First months
Traditional 2. Or Rico 2 (budget).
🎵 First year
Traditional 2.5 ⭐. Gradually!
🎵 Student
Traditional 3 ⭐⭐. With B45 or 5RV Lyre.
🎵 Advanced
Traditional 3–3.5 ⭐⭐. Or V12 3–3.5 (darker).
🎵 Pro
Traditional 3.5–4. V12, V21. Depends on mouthpiece.
💰 Price
10 pcs: ~$25–35. 3 pcs: ~$8–12. Buy 10 = cheaper per reed!
🧹 Care
📐 Rules
Soak 2–5 min. Don't leave on mouthpiece. Reed case! Rotate 3–5. New reed: 15 min/day first days. = Last longer!
❓ FAQ
Traditional / V12?
Traditional = brighter, balanced = 80% of clarinetists. V12 = darker = for experienced. Unsure = Traditional!
How long?
1–4 weeks. With rotation = 3–4.
Why some don't play?
Natural cane. 6–8 of 10 = good. Vandoren = most consistent.
3 vs 3.5?
3 = easier, brighter (B45/M30). 3.5 = more control, darker (5RV/BD5). Minimal difference!
Vandoren / D'Addario?
Vandoren: more consistent, standard. D'Addario Rico: budget. Reserve: competitor. Both good!
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Traditional
All strengths
Free Shipping
Over ₴4,000
Instalments
PrivatBank
Advice
Match strength
Full Vandoren
Traditional, V12, V21, VK1
Showroom
Olzhycha 15, Kyiv
📞 Contacts
✉️ Email
📍 Address
15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv, 04116
Metro: Dorohozhychi
🕐 Hours
Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed