Which reed is the best for you and your playing level? Let’s find out with the Vandoren Clarinet Reed Buyers Guide. Vandoren Traditional Reeds - Also known as “Blue Box” reeds feature a thin tip and a thick heart for quick and precise articulation. A great choice for professional or beginning and intermediate players because of their versatility. Vandoren V12 Reeds - An overall thicker cut reed than Traditional reeds for a little more color and flexibility in your sound. Vandoren 56 Rue Le Pic Reeds - These reeds are cut from a German style blank which are more thicker and taper down towards the end of the reed. The result is a more centered and colorful sound with a quick response. Vandoren V21Reeds - The newest and most unique reed on the Vandoren line, V21’s are like the V12 but cut from a thicker blank that tapers more toward the heel. This combination gives you the warm and dark sound of the V12 with the addition of a more centered, compact feel. Vandoren offers players a wide variety of choices when selecting the proper reed, whether you're a beginning student or consummate professional. Features: • Vandoren Traditional Reeds • Thin tip and thick heart • Quick and precise articulation • Versatile • Vandoren V12 Reeds • Overall thicker cut reed • A little more color and flexibility • Vandoren 56 Rue Le Pic Reeds • Cut from a German style blank • Thicker and taper down • Centered and colorful sound • Quick response • Vandoren V21Reeds • Newest and most unique • Like the V12 • Cut from a thicker blank • Combination of warm and dark sound of the V12 • Addition of a more centered, compact feel Vandoren Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds | Product 462584 https://www.wwbw.com/Vandoren-Traditi... Vandoren V12 Series Eb Clarinet Reeds | Product H69956 https://www.wwbw.com/Vandoren-V12-Ser... Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic Bb Clarinet Reeds | Product 462747 https://www.wwbw.com/Vandoren-56-Rue-... Vandoren V21 Bb Clarinet Reeds | Product J18846 https://www.wwbw.com/Vandoren-V21-Bb-...