Detail 01
Eb clarinet size
Cut for the small sopranino clarinet only. Bb reeds are too large and won't seal.
Product detailSKU #1288970926812
VandorenV12 Series Eb Clarinet Reeds Strength 3.5, Box of 10
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ten Eb clarinet reeds in Vandoren's V12 cut, strength 3.5. For Eb players who want a firmer reed than a standard 3.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Eb clarinet players stepping up from a 3
- Orchestral and band players needing a stock of ten
- Restocking a V12 cut you already play
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bb, A or bass clarinet — Eb reeds are smaller
- Players just starting on Eb; a softer strength is easier
- Anyone who wants to try one reed 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
Strength 3.5
A half step firmer than a 3. More resistance, more air needed, more control at the top.
Detail 03
V12 series
A specific Vandoren cut. A 3.5 in one series won't feel identical to a 3.5 in another.
Detail 04
Box of 10
About $3.90 a reed, and enough to rotate several in play so each lasts longer.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only. No mouthpiece, ligature or reed case included.
- 02If you play a 3 now, expect to work harder on these.
- 03Not every reed in a box plays the same; sort and rotate them.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a Bb clarinet?
No. These are Eb clarinet reeds and are noticeably smaller than Bb reeds.
02What's the difference between 3.5 and 4?
Strength 4 is stiffer. It resists more, takes more air, and needs a stronger embouchure than 3.5.
03How many come in the box?
Ten.
04Should I move up from a 3 to a 3.5?
Only if a 3 feels loose or thin under your current setup. If you're straining already, stay where you are.
