Vandoren 56 RUE LEPIC 4 - CR504
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Rich, woody and very rounded sound, with beautiful tonal clarity
- Great playing stability thanks to a heel inspired by the German cut
- Precise attacks and excellent intonation, even at strong dynamics
- Box of 10 natural cane reeds, strength 4, with packaging that limits moisture-related warping
Manufacturer Information
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An iconic reed in the Vandoren universe
The 56 Rue Lepic pays tribute to Vandoren's historic Paris address, an essential name for clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces and reeds. This series holds a special place in the range thanks to its design, developed to offer greater consistency, tonal density and stability. It is aimed at musicians looking for a premium reed, crafted with genuine expertise from the cane to the packaging.
Which clarinettists and repertoires is it suited to?
This Bb clarinet reed is particularly well suited to intermediate, advanced and experienced clarinettists looking for consistent, nuanced playing. With a strength of 4, it requires good control of breath support and embouchure. It naturally fits classical music, ensemble playing, wind band and solo repertoire whenever a stable response and excellent tone sustain are required.
Response, tonal richness and reed cut
Made from cane with a larger diameter, this reed stands out for its optimised vibration and highly balanced response. Its tip, measuring 0.11 mm—the thinnest end that vibrates—encourages precise attacks. Its heel, measuring 3.25 mm, is the thicker part held against the mouthpiece by the ligature and provides support, stability and harmonic richness. The result is a full, woody sound without dullness, with good consistency across the entire register.
Recommended compatible accessories
To preserve these Bb clarinet reeds over time, a reed case and a clarinet mouthpiece swab are sensible choices. A ligature and a Bb clarinet mouthpiece are also compatible with this reed format.
- Excellent intonation, including in louder dynamics
- Protective packaging limiting the effects of humidity fluctuations
Technical specifications
| Category | Bb clarinet | Toe thickness | 0.11 mm |
| Force | 4 | Heel thickness | 3.25 mm |
| Material | reed | Quantity | 10 |
| Type | Bb clarinet reed | Tip thickness | 0.11 mm |
| Series | Vandoren " 56 Rue Lepic " | Packaging | box of 10 reeds |
| Strength | 4 | Compatibility | Bb clarinet |
| Grading | narrower | Manufacturing | produced in several stages with cane waste recovery |
| Design | new conicity | Product subject to a specific right of withdrawal | for hygiene reasons, an opened product cannot be refunded or exchanged |
| Heel cut | inspired by the German cut | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Are the 56 Rue Lepic reeds strength 4 compatible with a Bb clarinet?
This box contains 10 cane reeds designed for Bb clarinet, strength 4.
What sound does a Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic 4 reed produce?
The new taper promotes optimal vibration and a rich, woody, and round tone. The sound is described as clear, without opacity, with good intonation in forte dynamics.
What is the thickness of the 56 Rue Lepic strength 4 reed?
The tip measures 0.11 mm and the heel 3.25 mm. The heel is inspired by the German cut to provide stability.
Are the attacks precise with these clarinet reeds?
The cut is designed to offer excellent attack precision. The cane used has a thicker diameter.
How are the reeds protected from humidity?
Each reed is packaged in a flow-pack to protect it from humidity variations. This packaging aims to prevent warping caused by hygrometric changes. After opening, the product cannot be returned for hygiene reasons.
