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Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds
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Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds
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For the accomplished clarinetist.
Specially designed for the advanced clarinetist, this reed is recommended for long facing mouthpieces such as the 5RVLyre and B45.
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by PowerReviewsVandorenV12 Bb Clarinet Reeds
(based on 18 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
91%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good quality (8)
- Improves sound (8)
- Easy to use (7)
- Functional (6)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
- Concerts (8)
- Practicing (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (5), Professional musician (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
I would buy this product again
I'm basically relearning the clarinet after over 50 years. I've gotten in over 1000 hours (I keep a spread sheet on this) since I restarted myself & I'm close to or better...Read complete review
I'm basically relearning the clarinet after over 50 years. I've gotten in over 1000 hours (I keep a spread sheet on this) since I restarted myself & I'm close to or better than I was in high school. I've tried many reeds over that 1000 hours & this is the first time I've tried the Vandoren V12. I selected strength 4 & use it with the Vandoren M15 profile 88 mouthpiece. Even though the reeds come in humidity controlled packaging they are on the dry side & do need to be soaked well during the break in process. Once broken in they play very well, all 10 of them.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Goes Soft too Quickly
These reeds are amazing for about 30 minutes and then are very poor quality. They become soggy and I live in Florida which is humid and it molds within a day even with a...Read complete review
These reeds are amazing for about 30 minutes and then are very poor quality. They become soggy and I live in Florida which is humid and it molds within a day even with a special case for humid places.
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Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
These are the best reeds I've come across. I love the quality of them. They are much more expensive in stores, it's totally worth it to buy them here.
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
These reeds have always provided me with the best sound and full tone I can possible get from these reeds. their individual packaging has helped keep the pre-use warping lower then usual, and 99.9% of the time, all of the reeds are in perfect, unmatched quality.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Quality
- Improves Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
I have found that most of the reeds in the box can be used. They are much more reliable than the blue box Vandorens in holding the tone. I can usually use about 7 from the box (versus 5 from the blue box). I've tried many brands of reeds, but keep coming back to Vandorens, and to the V12. I find they are great for a couple of days, and break them in for a gig. If I'm lucky, I'll get a second gig out of a reed, but often they are my practice reeds after that.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Quality
- Improves Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
V-12 IS A GREAT REED FOR ANY ADVANCED MOUTHPIECE
Pros
- Consistently Playable
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Quality
- Improves Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
I keep trying other reeds, and keep coming back. My mouthpiece is a Vandoren B46.
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
I love these reeds - I don't use anything else! Stores in my area have stoppped carrying them. I hate that! These are the best quality sound possible.
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
The price has increased to go with the new individual packaging of each reed, which has diminished the life and quality of the reeds. It is also more difficult to find a good reed in the box. It's not worth the price.
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
It's the best type of reed there is. When you buy it at the store, it's pretty expensive, but for this price, it's great! Order it!
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
These reeds are the best I've come across. They really do marvelous things for your tone. However, I am disatisfied with the amount of 'good' reeds per box. In a box of ten of these reeds, usually only 2-5 sound good (for me anyways) I just wish I could get more for my money.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
I use V12 clarinet reeds for practice and performance.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Quality
- Improves Sound
Cons
- Reeds need to be soaked to break in properly
Best Uses
- Backup
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
I'm basically relearning the clarinet after over 50 years. I've gotten in over 1000 hours (I keep a spread sheet on this) since I restarted myself & I'm close to or better than I was in high school. I've tried many reeds over that 1000 hours & this is the first time I've tried the Vandoren V12. I selected strength 4 & use it with the Vandoren M15 profile 88 mouthpiece. Even though the reeds come in humidity controlled packaging they are on the dry side & do need to be soaked well during the break in process. Once broken in they play very well, all 10 of them.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Quality
- Improves Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
Great product for beginners
Pros
- Good Sound For 30 Min
Cons
- After 30 Min It Is Poor
- Doesn't Dry Quick
Best Uses
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
These reeds are amazing for about 30 minutes and then are very poor quality. They become soggy and I live in Florida which is humid and it molds within a day even with a special case for humid places.
Pros
- The Vandorens Are Ok
Cons
- Very Inconsistent
Best Uses
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
I studied seriously when I was in high school and college. I had to quit clarinet for my graduate work and starting my professional life. Vandoren makes an OK product; but just as I remember, their reeds are inconsistent. Before buying Vandorens, be sure to buy a reed knife and some fine sandpaper. The V-12s seemed a bit better than the blue box. But I've opened three, and at least one really should have been rated a 3 rather than a 3 1/2, which was the strength box that I purchased.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Quality
- Improves Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
I sm very happy to find this unusual size of reed in stock and shipped so quickly
Pros
- Good Quality
- Improves Sound
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
My son's clarinet tutor told him about these, they have improved his sound greatly. He has a competition coming up and I think the reed will help in his performance.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Quality
- Improves Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
Always quick & easy.
Comments about Vandoren V12 Bb Clarinet Reeds:
I use Vandoren reeds. I've used just about everything else, and nothing is better than the tone and quality and just overall sound of Vandoren reeds.
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