Vandoren CR103 Bb Clarinet Traditional Reeds Strength 3; Box of 10

Name: Vandoren CR103 Bb Clarinet Traditional Reeds Strength 3; Box of 10
SKU: 13595
Availability: InStock

4.8 | 15,858 ratings

Price: 27

Last update: 01-07-2025

About this item

Traditional reeds are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even highest notes.
Extremely flexible, allowing the legato or staccato execution of large intervals while maintaining a richness of tone that gives body and clarity to the sound, which is a hallmark of Vandoren reeds.
Traditional reeds are available for all clarinets and saxophones in various strengths.
Every reed sealed in 'Flow Pack' to ensure freshness.

Product information

Item Weight

0.32 ounces

Product Dimensions

2.38 x 4.38 x 1.13 inches

Country of Origin

France

ASIN

B0002E1P08

Item model number

CR103

Customer Reviews

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 15,198 ratings

4.8 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#61 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#1 in Clarinet Reeds

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

July 12, 2004

Color Name

Strength 3

Material Type

Acrylic

Instrument Key

B Flat

Size

Strength 3

Color Screen

Top reviews from the United States

Caramand

These are really good reads

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024

I like these reads because they don't wear out easily. Durable, good and incredible sound.

Britt Paquette/Fankhauser

Quality/price

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024

Great for my kids instrument at school and reasonably priced as music store was pricey

Courtney Simpson

Perfect!

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024

Exactly what my daughter’s clarinet instructor asked for. This box should last a while.

Esquivel

Good reeds

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023

I’ve been using these reeds since I’ve started playing the clarinet and so far they’ve been great. I always get them from Amazon and have had zero problems with shipping other than a slightly squished box. The reeds are great for concert band but in marching band they dry out (like all cane reeds), they work okay for marching band but since the heat dries the reed most register notes do squeak at first. Some of the reed sections has moved to using synthetic reeds but i haven’t tried them so I don’t have a reference on if they’re any better for marching. Other than drying out during marching band, they’re great for sitting in an air conditioned room.

Amazon Customer

This leads to the search for the best reed possible

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2017

As any clarinet player would agree, the most important aspect of producing a quality sound is the combination of a player’s mouthpiece, embouchure, and reed. The central anchor to any combination is the reed, without a quality reed the other two factors are heavily affected and your sound suffers. This leads to the search for the best reed possible, a task made difficult by the numerous options between brands, strengths, and styles. The enormous variety of options can leave beginners unsure of where to begin. Vandoren reeds end that search by providing a reed that gives you a superior tone, and ability to control your volume, without taking away your control and detracting from your range.
Vandoren is a large company with plenty of experience in this field, so you can trust that the product you receive will be of a quality make and produce a quality sound. I have ordered reeds from them for several years now, and I have never experienced a problem with the packaging. Each box always arrives sealed, along with the individual reeds inside being sealed as well. While every reed manufacturer seals their reeds in a unique way, I believe Vandoren has the best technique. The package is easy to open and remove the reed from, yet still durable enough that you can store the reeds in the plastic covers they come in if you do not use a reed case.
Not only is the packaging Vandoren uses great, but the reeds themselves are manufactured well. All of Vandoren’s reeds are made from quality cane, with precise and flawless cuts. I have not seen a Vandoren reed come out of the package chipped, nor have I seen them cracked. All of Vandoren’s reeds are cut using a “French file cut” as opposed to a regular cut that their competitors use. While this cut may cause the price to rise a few dollars, it allows the reed to produce a faster response time a darker, fuller tone. Each reed that comes out of the box has a clean “U” shaped cut that you can clearly see. When held up to the light any reed, no matter the brand, should possess certain qualities. When held up to light you should clearly see a “V” shape going from the tip of the reed to the edge of the cut. Most Vandoren reeds have this “V” centered, exactly where it should be. Every Vandoren reed is also guaranteed to be cut so that the grain of the cane is even, resulting in a steady tone. Unlike other brands all Vandoren reeds possess the golden yellow color which serves as testament to a reeds age. These minor differences in cuts and quality of cane might not make a large impact on newer players sound, but it creates a noticeable difference and eases playing when a more experienced player who knows how to take advantage of these traits plays on them.
Many people may notice the difference in Vandoren reed strengths and other brands. While this does not affect new players who are not yet used to a particular strength, it might come as a surprise to more experienced players who assume the strength is the same as other brands. A good rule of thumb is that Vandoren strengths are usually ½ to a full rating higher than other brands. One problem that novice players should be made aware of is how to return the reed to the plastic cover that it arrives in. Less experienced players should be careful when sliding the tip of the reed into the plastic cover so that the reed does not get chipped or damaged.
Vandoren reeds clearly provide a superior tone and quality of sound when compared to some other brands. They will not let you down in the search for the best reeds, and can make your tone sound vastly improved. The features I have touched on all lead to the Vandoren reeds being a solid choice for both beginner players and experts, making them the perfect option for you.

Amazon Customer

Tone

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024

Quality of the product, paired with a Vandoren mouthpiece, has given me the response and tone I’ve been looking for. Thank you!

Jay G.

Great price

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024

These came as ordered and were cheaper than a local company. So glad I purchased these.

David Callahan

Fast delivery and good quality and sound

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024

We received this item very quickly with good packaging. My grandson said the sound was much better than the previous brand we bought and we agree.

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