Vandoren’s Traditional reeds—better known as the Blue Box—are the most widely played reeds in the professional clarinet world. Crafted from premium French cane, each reed features a filed cut with a thin tip and solid heart for a pure, centered tone and excellent response across every register. This design allows even the softest pianissimo attacks in the upper register and offers exceptional flexibility for executing large interval leaps legato or staccato. These reeds suit all styles of music and are individually flow‑packed to maintain freshness.
 
Specifications
• Instrument: Alto clarinet
• Material: Premium French cane
• Cut: Filed “Blue Box” profile with thin tip & solid heart
• Quantity: 10 reeds per box
• Available strengths: 1, 1½, 2, 2½, 3, 3½, 4
• Packaging: Flow‑pack sealed for freshness
 
Musicians appreciate these reeds for their consistency and flexibility; they respond evenly across all registers and make it easy to achieve a clear, rich sound. Whether you’re working on lyrical passages or crisp articulations, the Vandoren Traditional Alto Clarinet Reed helps you project a full‑bodied tone with precision and ease. Choose the strength that matches your embouchure and mouthpiece, and experience why the “Blue Box” has become the trusted standard for clarinetists worldwide.