Vandoren TRADITIONAL 3 - CR123
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A Historical Vandoren Reference: the "Blue Box"
At Vandoren, the Traditional series has become over the years a true benchmark for clarinetists. Often associated with the famous "blue box," these reeds have built their reputation on consistent manufacturing and a recognizable sonic identity. The brand, based in southern France, controls the entire production chain, from cane selection to machining stages, to ensure consistent quality from one reed to another.
For Which Musician and Styles?
The Vandoren CR123 reed is aimed at musicians from intermediate to professional level seeking a responsive, stable reed capable of adapting to various contexts. It is particularly suitable for repertoires requiring precise attack and homogeneous playing: classical, wind orchestra, chamber music, as well as pop and jazz when a clear and well-focused sound is desired.
Sound and Design
Made from cane, this Traditional reed is designed to offer a quick response and easy emission across the entire range. Its design promotes a bright tone rich in harmonics while maintaining good dynamic stability. With a strength 3, it generally provides an effective compromise between flexibility (for ease and legato) and resistance (for endurance, projection, and intonation). The specified thicknesses contribute to this sense of control: tip thickness 0.09 for vibration and attack finesse, and heel thickness 2.80 for support and stability.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the response and lifespan of your reeds, a ventilated reed case for bass clarinet and a cleaning swab suitable for the instrument are particularly useful daily accessories (more regular drying, better cane stability, simplified maintenance).
Technical specifications
| Category | bass clarinet | Heel thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Force | 3 | Color | Blue |
| Material | reed | Quantity | 5 |
| Toe thickness | 0.09 mm | ||
| Type | reed | Tip thickness | 0.09 |
| Series | Traditional ("blue box") | Instrument | bass clarinet |
| Strength | 3 | Withdrawal Information | product subject to a specific right of withdrawal. For hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it cannot be returned or exchanged. |
Questions frequently asked
Are Vandoren CR123 reeds in strength 3 suitable for bass clarinet?
The CR123 model is designed for bass clarinet and offered in strength 3. The box contains 5 cane reeds from the Traditional series, known as the "blue box".
What sound does a Traditional 3 reed for bass clarinet produce?
The cane design promotes a bright sound rich in harmonics. The tip thickness of 0.09 mm contributes to a fine attack and quick response.
Vandoren bass clarinet strength 3: for which level?
This strength targets intermediate to professional clarinetists. It aims for a balance between playability and resistance, with good stability and tuning.
For which styles are these bass clarinet reeds suitable?
These reeds are suitable for classical, wind orchestra, and chamber music. They can also be used in popular music or jazz to maintain a clear and focused sound. Their 2.8 mm heel contributes to the reed’s foundation.
What accessories are recommended to preserve CR123 reeds?
A ventilated reed case for bass clarinet helps ensure regular drying of the cane. A bass clarinet swab completes daily maintenance.
