Vandoren Bb Clarinet Reed VK1 35 [CVK10035] Hardness

Van Doren is a top brand of woodwind instrument accessories. A synthetic reed made from a new material, composite fiber, created by Van Doren after seven years of research. We have reproduced the essential physical characteristics to obtain the same acoustics as Cane Reed. Manufactured using completely new materials and methods with international patents, produced in Bormes-les-Mimosas, France, and 100% recyclable. It is certified to be hypoallergenic, safe to ingest, not potentially carcinogenic, and non-toxic. Hardness: 35 Cane reed hardness (Traditional): 2-1/2 (Hard) *VK reed has 6 hardness levels, which are a finer division of the 3 levels of normal cane reeds from 2-1/2 to 3-1/2.