Vandoren TUNING RINGS - VTR100
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Vandoren
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An Accessory Designed for "Masters" Compatibility
Vandoren Masters series mouthpieces are appreciated for their precision and stability-oriented design. These tuning rings have been designed to facilitate their use on a Sib clarinet at 440 Hz, providing targeted dimensional adjustment. It's a small accessory, but its impact can be decisive when you aim to play in tune, especially in ensemble settings (orchestra, wind band, chamber music).
For Whom and In What Contexts?
These rings are intended for intermediate to professional clarinetists who use (or wish to use) a Vandoren Masters mouthpiece and want to secure tuning at 440 Hz. They are also well suited for musicians who alternate between several setups (rehearsal, concert, different instruments) and want to quickly regain intonation references in classical, wind orchestra, brass band, or pop music.
Sound and Design
A tuning ring is not a "sound" element in the strict sense like a reed or a mouthpiece, but it directly influences the stability of tuning and the consistency of mouthpiece placement. By adjusting the fitting, it helps achieve more reliable centering, which can translate into a more consistent playing feel, especially in the clarion and upper registers. The two provided thicknesses allow fine-tuning the balance between intonation, playing comfort, and position on the barrel.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To complete your setup, a clarinet swab (for body maintenance) and a mouthpiece swab can be useful daily. If you already use a Vandoren Masters mouthpiece, be sure to keep a ligature and a cap suitable for your mouthpiece model.
Technical specifications
| Category | Other |
| Type | Other |
| Use | B-flat clarinet |
| Color | Black |
| Genre | Unisex |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Provided thicknesses | 1.5 mm and 1.75 mm |
| Specific right of withdrawal | for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it must be free of all signs of use to be eligible for refund or exchange |
Questions frequently asked
Are these rings compatible with a Bb clarinet?
These rings are designed for use with a Vandoren Masters mouthpiece on a Bb clarinet tuned to 440 Hz. They aim to provide a dimensional fit of the mouthpiece on the barrel.
What ring thicknesses are included?
The two included thicknesses are 1.5 mm and 1.75 mm.
Do Vandoren VTR100 tuning rings affect intonation?
Adjusting the fitting helps stabilize tuning and the positioning of the mouthpiece. This can result in a more consistent feel in the chalumeau and upper registers. Choosing between 1.5 mm and 1.75 mm allows fine-tuning of the mouthpiece position on the barrel.
How many rings are included in the set?
The set includes 2 black rings. Each ring corresponds to one of the two specified thicknesses.
Can the rings be returned after opening?
For hygiene reasons, an opened product must show no signs of use to be eligible for a refund or exchange.
