The new VK synthetic reed is made of a composite material specially developed by Vandoren. It is the result of 7 years of research.
This composite fibre material does not imitate the structure of cane - it reproduces its essential physical characteristics to obtain the same acoustic behaviour.
- Stable - The material is moisture resistant, rot-proof, does not warp when dried and is saliva resistant.
- Durable - The VK performs considerably longer than cane reeds with a high level of consistency. The VK reed should be stored on a flat surface. We recommend the use of a flat surfaced reed holder (not a standard reed holder).
- Easy to use - The reeds can be used directly out of the packaging, without any preparation. The material is washable and can be disinfected with alcohol or with any food compliant disinfectant.
- Consistent - Unparalleled consistency resulting in reliable strength, sound, articulation, projection and high note stability
Strength Guide:
There are six Vandoren VK strengths available. All strengths fall between 2.5-3.5 traditional reed strength. The VK strengths correspond to subdivisions by thirds of the usual half strengths
- Strength 35 - Equivalent to a harder traditional blue box 2.5 broken-in reed
- Strength 40 - Equivalent to a softer traditional blue box 3 broken-in reed
- Strength 45 - Equivalent to a medium traditional blue box 3 broken-in reed
- Strength 50 - Equivalent to a harder traditional blue box 3 broken-in reed
- Strength 55 - Equivalent to a softer traditional blue box 3.5 broken-in reed
- Strength 60 - Equivalent to a medium traditional blue box 3.5 broken-in reed
Material: The VK reeds comply with the toy standard, chemical part, EU Directive 2009/48/EC, Annex II – Part III. The material is also hypoallergenic.
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