Detail 01
Strength 3
Middle resistance. Enough back-pressure for a full low register without fighting you on long rehearsals.
Product detailSKU #1274228081618
VandorenContra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet Reeds Strength 3 Box of 5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-strength cane reeds for contra-alto and contrabass clarinet, five to a box. The standard restock for low clarinet players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Contra-alto (EEb) or contrabass (BBb) clarinet players restocking their reed supply
- Concert band and wind ensemble low clarinet chairs
- Players who want a middle-of-the-road resistance to start from
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bass, alto, or Bb clarinet players — wrong cut and size
- Players already settled on a harder or softer strength
- Anyone wanting a single reed rather than a five-pack
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.
Detail 02
Box of 5
Reeds are consumables. Five gives you enough to rotate and still find two or three good ones.
Detail 03
Contra-alto/contrabass cut
One reed serves both horns. The vamp and blank are sized for the large low-clarinet mouthpiece table.
Detail 04
Cane
Natural material, so blanks vary box to box. Break them in gradually and rotate rather than playing one to death.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your horn is contra-alto or contrabass — bass clarinet reeds are a different size
- 02Reeds only. No mouthpiece, ligature, or reed case included
- 03Rotate several reeds across a week instead of playing one until it dies
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my bass clarinet?
No. These are cut for contra-alto (EEb) and contrabass (BBb) clarinet mouthpieces, which are larger. Bass clarinet needs bass clarinet reeds.
02Is strength 3 too hard for a student?
It sits in the middle. A student moving up from a smaller clarinet may find it firm at first, but most school low-clarinet parts play fine on a 3.
03How many reeds come in the box?
Five.
04How long will a box last?
Depends on hours played and rotation. A reed rotated with others and stored dry lasts far longer than one played daily on its own.
