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Strength 3.5
Medium-hard on a large mouthpiece. Demands real air volume; low-register response suffers if your support is thin.
Product detailSKU #1274228066755
Legere ReedsContrabass Clarinet Reed Strength 3.5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single contrabass clarinet reed in strength 3.5. Buy it if you play contrabass and want one reed that stays consistent instead of a box you sort.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass clarinet doublers covering contrabass parts a few times a season
- Pit and wind ensemble work where the horn sits idle between calls
- Players whose cane reeds shift with hall humidity
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who have not settled on a strength yet
- Anyone needing a set to rotate through a heavy week
- Bass or soprano clarinet — this cut will not fit
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Contrabass cut
Cut for the contrabass mouthpiece specifically. Bass clarinet reeds are noticeably smaller and will not seat correctly.
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One reed per package
Single reed, not a box. Plan on a second if this is your only horn for a run.
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Legere reed
Legere builds reeds you clip on and play immediately — no soaking window before rehearsal.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single reed — order a spare before a run of dates
- 02Check your ligature actually clamps a contrabass reed flat
- 03Strength scales vary by maker; a 3.5 here may not match your usual cane 3.5
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a bass clarinet?
No. It is cut for contrabass clarinet. A bass clarinet mouthpiece needs a smaller reed and this one will overhang badly.
02Do I need to soak it?
No. Mount it on the mouthpiece and play. There is no wetting or break-in step.
03Is 3.5 too hard for a doubler?
On contrabass, 3.5 is firm. If you mostly play bass clarinet and only occasionally drop to contrabass, a softer strength is easier to control.
04How many reeds come in the package?
One. This is a single reed, not a box.
