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SoundsGood · Vandoren VK1 for B♭ clarinet
Vandoren VK1 Synthetic Clarinet Reeds
At SoundsGood you can buy discounted Vandoren VK1 synthetic reeds for B♭ clarinet. All six VK1 grades are represented as separate models: 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60, allowing precise resistance matching to the mouthpiece and player.
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Official warrantyManufacturer or official importer warranty.
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Payment in instalmentsPrivatBank and monobank payment options.
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Free delivery from UAH 4,000Free delivery for qualifying orders in Ukraine.
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Professional selectionBy mouthpiece, usual strength and playing style.
Vandoren technology
What is the Vandoren VK1 synthetic reed?
Vandoren developed the VK material over seven years. The fibrous composite does not copy cane's internal structure but reproduces its essential physical characteristics for similar acoustic behaviour.
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Vandoren composite
A specially developed fibrous material produced with Vandoren's proprietary technology.
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For B♭ clarinet
The models in this category use the VK1 format for B-flat clarinet mouthpieces.
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Six precise grades
35, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 divide familiar cane half-strengths into smaller steps.
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Series consistency
Precision production simplifies selecting the same grade again compared with natural cane variation.
Actual SoundsGood range
Six Vandoren VK1 models in the catalogue
All products are for B♭ clarinet. The 35–60 labels are the VK system, not the conventional 1.5–5 scale.
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CVK10035 · VK1 35
SoundsGood label: 2.5 Hard. The lowest-resistance of the six grades in this category.
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CVK10040 · VK1 40
SoundsGood label: 3 Soft. The next resistance step after VK1 35.
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CVK10045 · VK1 45
SoundsGood label: 3 Medium. A middle grade within the strength-3 area.
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CVK10050 · VK1 50
SoundsGood label: 3 Hard. A firmer option within the strength-3 area.
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CVK10055 · VK1 55
SoundsGood label: 3.5 Soft. A transition toward the 3.5 feel.
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CVK10060 · VK1 60
SoundsGood label: 3.5 Medium. The firmest of the six listed models.
Precise matching
How to choose a Vandoren VK1 grade
Do not transfer a natural reed number mechanically to VK1. Consider the mouthpiece model, tip opening, usual resistance and Vandoren's official comparison chart.
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Start from your current reed
Record the brand, series and strength of the natural or synthetic reed you currently use.
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Consider the mouthpiece
A more open mouthpiece often needs lower resistance, while a closer facing may accept a firmer reed, but this is not absolute.
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Choose between adjacent grades
The 35–60 steps are smaller than ordinary half strengths, allowing finer response adjustment.
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Professional consultation
Tell SoundsGood your mouthpiece and current reed to narrow the choice.
Material behaviour
VK1 and natural cane: key differences
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Repeatability
Composite production reduces natural variation between individual reeds of the same grade.
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Humidity and temperature
Synthetic material remains more stable than cane as external conditions change.
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Resistance feel
VK1 has its own scale, so a transition still requires matching even when you know your usual strength.
The VK scale
How to read the VK1 35–60 grades
Vandoren states that the six grades divide ordinary cane half-strengths into thirds, creating increments of approximately 1/6 strength.
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35 and 40
The lower-resistance grades in the SoundsGood range compared with 45–60.
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45 and 50
Two close grades labelled in the catalogue as 3 Medium and 3 Hard.
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55 and 60
The firmer options labelled 3.5 Soft and 3.5 Medium.
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Vandoren chart
Use the official comparison as a guide and judge the result on your own mouthpiece.
Care and service life
How to care for Vandoren VK1
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Store it flat
After playing, place the reed on a flat support surface in a suitable case.
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Clean carefully
Follow manufacturer guidance and avoid abrasives or aggressive chemicals.
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Inspect the tip
Do not play a damaged reed; protect the thin tip from impact and deformation.
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Avoid unnecessary adjustment
Sanding changes the factory profile and may reduce response.
Price and practicality
What determines Vandoren VK1 pricing
VK1 is sold individually. The price reflects a specially developed composite, precision manufacturing and potentially longer service life than a single cane reed.
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One reed
Each VK1 grade is an individual product, not a box of natural reeds.
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Precision production
The advanced composite and stable profile increase the unit price.
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Actual service life
Durability depends on playing intensity, care, mouthpiece condition and avoiding mechanical damage.
Manufacturers and alternatives
Clarinet reed brands
This subcategory contains Vandoren VK1 only. The other brands form a complete reference list and may be found in the main catalogue or worldwide market.
In this SoundsGood category
The direct manufacturer of every VK1 model in this section.
Vandoren
Related brands in the SoundsGood catalogue
Natural and synthetic alternatives in the complete clarinet reed section.
D'Addario Woodwinds / RicoGonzalez ReedsRigottiSelmerLégèreYamaha
Worldwide manufacturers and specialists
Professional makers of natural, synthetic, German and Austrian clarinet reeds.
MarcaSteuerPilgerstorferPeter Leuthner (PL Class)AW WoodwindsArundosB.K. KlassikMorréReeds4YouJSB by Schwenk & SeggelkeCARBECAlexander ReedsGiardinelliBioreedPisoniPlaynickWood StoneRoberto's WindsMitchell LurieFrançois LouisNuvo BandStartoneThomannGlotinFibracellHarry Hartmann FiberreedForestoneSilverstein ALTA / AmbipolyBari WoodwindsBravo ReedsFaxxDream ReedLeitner & Kraus
For institutions and ensembles
Vandoren VK1 for music schools, orchestras and Prozorro tenders
SoundsGood can prepare a specification by CVK code, VK1 grade, quantity and clarinet model for schools, orchestras, theatres and military bands.
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Grade selection
We can build a practical set of strengths for a clarinet class or orchestral section.
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Commercial quotation
We prepare current pricing, quantity and delivery time.
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Procurement documents
We provide invoices, contracts and documents for bank transfer or Prozorro.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Vandoren VK1
Which instrument are the Vandoren VK1 reeds in this category for?
They are for B♭ clarinet. Other clarinet types require reeds in their corresponding size.
Which VK1 grades are available at SoundsGood?
CVK10035, 040, 045, 050, 055 and 060 — six models from VK1 35 to VK1 60.
What do the numbers 35–60 mean?
They are Vandoren's VK scale. The steps correspond to approximately 1/6 of a cane strength, so they are not ordinary 3 or 3.5 numbers.
Can I choose VK1 from my usual cane strength?
Use it as a starting point, then consult Vandoren's chart and consider the mouthpiece model.
How does VK1 differ from natural cane?
VK1 uses a special fibrous composite developed by Vandoren to reproduce essential physical and acoustic characteristics of cane.
Can I order VK1 for a school or orchestra?
Yes. SoundsGood can match grades and quantities and prepare documents for institutional or tender procurement.
SoundsGood consultation
Buy Vandoren VK1 with professional selection
Tell us your mouthpiece model, usual reed brand and strength. We will help select VK1 35–60 and arrange a discounted order with official warranty, instalments and delivery across Ukraine.
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