D'Addario Organic Classic Bb Clarinet Reeds - Reeds for Clarinet - Individually Sealed - 3.5 Strength, 10 Pack

For my mouthpiece, these reeds are the gold standard. D'addario's manufacturing process and marketing strategy results in much more consistent reeds than Vandoren (who have admitted they pack their reed boxes with reeds of varying strength for "variety"). Furthermore, this specific cut of reeds (Reserve Classic/purple box) has a much crisper articulation that allows for less effort of the tongue compared to Vandoren's V12 cut.Many clarinetists prefer V12's for their tone quality, but more often than not a discerning player will find less "useable" V12 reeds than that of D'addario's Reserve Classic cut. If I had to describe the sound quality of these reeds, it would be "bright, pingy, and focused." Comparing them to V12s again, the Reserve Classic cut has less "body" of sound, or what I would presume to be less mid/low frequencies. Furthermore, D'addario's RC cut tends to run a bit softer when compared to a Vandoren V12 of the "same strength (i.e. if you had two reeds, both strength 3, the D'addario would feel softer).For those looking for more consistency and greater ease of articulation in their reeds, I would recommend trying these! I keep both V12s and Reserve Classic reeds in my reed box, and regularly perform on both. For those playing on Vandoren's Black Diamond mouthpieces, I would highly recommend trying these reeds out.

My daughter started clarinet this year. We tried cheap 10 pack reeds they didn’t work. These are great. Don’t squeak. Good reeds for the price. Would recommend.

worked great!

I like the reeds, but they come to me in a mangled box.

Good reeds. How do they compare to vandoren? I’d say it depends on the player. but for musicians that are ready for the next level looking into the daddario reserves or vandoren. the sound quality is good and they are pretty responsive out of the box.

This brand is a great brand for beginners to experts. They last as long as any good reed should and play beautifully. Good value for the price.

Amazing quality and worked for the clarinet, so we ordered more.

My son is a clarinet virtuoso and he loves these reeds.