If you play Bb clarinet, chances are you've already crossed paths with Vandoren Traditional reeds — or at least heard someone swear by them. The CR103 is Vandoren's standard-bearer for Bb clarinet: a cane reed built around a thin tip and thicker heart that gives you quick vibration response up top and solid sound stability through the core. Strength 3 sits right in the middle of the range, making it one of the most commonly reached-for options on the shelf.
The Traditional cut uses a French file profile, which opens up a little more flexibility at the heel and lets the reed respond more freely across registers — from the lowest chalumeau tones to the upper clarion. Each reed comes individually sealed in Vandoren's Flow Pack to protect against humidity changes before you even open the card, so you're starting with a reed that hasn't been sitting exposed to a dry store environment for months.
This listing is for a 3-pack (3-card) of Strength 3 reeds — a handy quantity to grab as a backup supply or to try out before committing to a larger box.
Product Features:
- Vandoren Traditional cut for Bb clarinet — Strength 3
- Thin tip profile with thicker heart for response and tonal stability
- French file cut for added flexibility across registers
- Cane material sourced and produced by Vandoren
- Each reed individually sealed in Flow Pack to preserve freshness
- 3-pack (3 individual reeds)
Brand: Vandoren
Model: CR103 Traditional Bb Clarinet Reed - Strength 3
SKU: CR103/3
Condition: New
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