Vandoren TRADITIONAL 4 - CR104
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Essential Information About Vandoren Traditional Reeds (Blue Box)
Essential Information About Vandoren Traditional Reeds (Blue Box)
- Iconic Reference : among the most used reeds by discerning musicians, both in the studio and on stage.
- Remarkable Response across all registers, with easy emission and precise control.
- Full and dark tone, ideal for seeking a rich and homogeneous timbre.
- Musical versatility : suitable for many styles and playing contexts.
Manufacturer Information
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A "Blue Box" That Has Become a Vandoren Classic
Vandoren Traditional reeds, recognizable by their famous "blue box," hold an iconic place in the range. Their historic design has stood the test of time thanks to a proven balance between ease of articulation, stability, and tonal color, explaining their lasting adoption by many professionals.
For Which Musicians and Styles
These reeds are aimed both at intermediate musicians seeking a reliable reed and at advanced and professional players looking for fine control. Their behavior suits multiple aesthetics: classical, jazz, contemporary music, wind orchestra, with a response flexible enough for legato as well as for more pronounced attacks.
Tone and Design
The Traditional cut combines a very thin tip (maximum vibration area) with a
Technical specifications
| Category | Bb clarinet | Heel thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Force | 4 | Color | Blue |
| Material | reed | Quantity | 10 |
| Toe thickness | 0.09 mm | ||
| Model | Vandoren Traditional ("Blue Box") | Visual identification | horizontal line delimiting the scraping area |
| Design | thin tip and thick heart for quick response and dark tone | Specific right of withdrawal | for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it cannot be refunded or exchanged |
| Packaging | box of 10 reeds | ||
Questions frequently asked
Are strength 4 reeds suitable for a Bb clarinet?
This box contains 10 cane reeds intended for the Bb clarinet, in strength 4. This strength is aimed at players seeking a firm resistance.
What sound does the Vandoren Traditional cut produce?
The 0.09 mm tip and thicker heart promote a quick response, with a full and dark tone. The pronounced backbone contributes to stability across all registers.
Are Vandoren Traditional blue box reeds suitable for jazz and classical music?
The Traditional cut is suitable for classical, jazz, contemporary music, and wind orchestra. It allows both legato playing and crisp attacks, including at soft dynamics.
How to identify a Vandoren Traditional reed?
A horizontal line marks the scraping area of the bark. The packaging corresponds to the Vandoren blue box containing 10 reeds.
Can an opened box of reeds be exchanged?
For hygiene reasons, an opened box cannot be refunded or exchanged. It is therefore necessary to check the strength 4 before opening.



