Detail 01
Strength 5
Very stiff cane. Takes more air and firmer embouchure, but resists closing up at loud dynamics.
Product detailSKU #1274228081498
VandorenV12 Bb Clarinet Reeds Strength 5 Box of 10
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A box of ten Bb clarinet reeds in strength 5, the hardest end of the range. For advanced players with a strong embouchure and a close-facing mouthpiece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Advanced players already comfortable at strength 4.5
- Close-facing mouthpieces that need a stiffer reed
- Stocking up so you can rotate several reeds
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — strength 5 will feel unblowable
- Open-facing mouthpieces, which pair with softer reeds
- Anyone wanting to sample strengths before committing
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 10
$4.25 a reed. Enough to break in a rotation and discard the ones that play poorly.
Detail 03
Bb clarinet cut
Sized for Bb soprano clarinet only. Won't fit bass, alto, or Eb clarinet mouthpieces.
Detail 04
V12 blank
A specific Vandoren cut — strength numbers don't transfer one-to-one from other Vandoren lines.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only — no mouthpiece, ligature, or reed case included
- 02Cane varies box to box; expect some duds in any ten
- 03Break new reeds in over several short sessions before gigging them
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is strength 5 too hard for me?
If you currently play 3 or 3.5 comfortably, yes. Strength 5 is a large jump and needs a developed embouchure and air support. Move up half a step at a time.
02Will these fit my bass clarinet?
No. These are cut for Bb soprano clarinet. Bass clarinet takes a larger reed.
03How many reeds are in the box?
Ten.
04Can I use these on an alto sax?
No. Clarinet and alto sax reeds are different shapes and sizes and are not interchangeable.
