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Author: John
Date: 2002-01-18 01:22
I am using Vandoren size 4 reeds and I was wondering if the Vandoren reeds (the blue box kind) are the top of the line...
I went to the music store a few nights ago and noticed another Vandoren box...it's gray...what's the difference between the reeds in the blue and gray boxes? Sorry I don't have any technical words to describe each reed...all I know is the color of the box;)
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Author: Michael
Date: 2002-01-18 01:35
The blue box are regular vandorens, and the grey box contains V12 reeds. They are thicker cut, and run a little harder than the regular. I personally play on the V12s, they seem to have better response.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2002-01-18 02:15
Michael wrote:
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>They are thicker cut, and run a little
> harder than the regular.
Softer. By about a half strength. I play 3 1/2 V12s, but it hurts if I play 3 1/2 regulars ..
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Author: Jill
Date: 2002-01-18 11:21
When you get a good V-12, it's great! But don't expect the whole box to work!
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Author: jez
Date: 2002-01-18 12:43
V12's are thicker at the blunt end but thinner at the tip. Maybe that's why they don't last long.
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Author: Gretchen
Date: 2002-01-18 13:20
You might also consider the Vandoren Blackmasters. Sized for Viennese mouthpieces, they are a bit shorter than French cut reeds, but fit just fine on most French mouthpieces. They are also thicker like the V-12, but have more wood at the tip as well. They come in a black box and run a little harder than the blue boxes.
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Author: Jim S
Date: 2002-01-18 17:54
Vandoran says the V12 is thicker at both the butt and the tip.
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Author: John
Date: 2002-01-19 16:34
thanks everyone, i'm going to have to get a couple of them and compare:)
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