Vandoren Classic B♭ Clarinet Reeds Single - Premium Reeds

Vandoren Traditional Clarinet Reeds

Vandoren Traditional Clarinet Reeds

Vandoren Classic B♭ Clarinet Reeds Single - Premium Reeds

£2.49

Vandoren clarinet reeds are perfect for a complete beginner as a premium beginners reed

They are available in different strengths from 1.5 to 3

The strength you need can vary from player to player, but as a general a 1.5 is a good place to start. An adult will find they progress to a 2 quickly.

All our clarinets come with a 1.5 strength reed, they do however break easily as they are fragile, it is always a good idea to have some spares in your case!

Priced & sold individually.

SKU: ID25620 Category: Woodwind Spares

Woodwind Spares

Description

The most widely played reeds in the world with a superiority proven over the years, these reeds suit all styles of music.
Traditionals are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even the highest notes.
They are also extremely flexible, allowing the legato or staccato execution of large intervals while maintaining a richness of tone that gives body and clarity to the sound, which is a hallmark of Vandoren reeds.

Purchasing your flute

You can purchase your hire flute. At any point during your agreement you can contact us to arrange the purchase. All of the payments made, up to a maximum of six months, will contribute towards the purchase price listed below.

Simply email or phone us, and we’ll arrange the rest. All purchased instruments are guaranteed for one year after the purchase date.

Flute	Purchase
Jupiter JFL511 Reconditioned	£299
Jupiter JFL700 Reconditioned	£349
Jupiter JFL700 New	£469
Trevor James 10X II Reconditioned	£299
Trevor James 10XE Reconditioned	£349
Trevor James 10XE New	£499
Yamaha YFL211 Reconditioned	£369
Yamaha YFL212 Reconditioned	£499
Yamaha YFL212 New	£649
Jupiter JFL511 Curved Head	£329
Trevor James 10X Curved Head	£379
Yamaha YFL211 Curved Head	£399
Trevor James Cantabile Flute Reconditioned	£749
Yamaha YFL311 & YFL371 Reconditioned	£799

Purchasing Your Trumpet or Cornet

You can purchase your hire trumpet or cornet. At any point during your agreement you can contact us to arrange the purchase. All of the payments made, up to a maximum of six months, will contribute towards the purchase price listed below.

Simply email or phone us, and we’ll arrange the rest. All purchased instruments are guaranteed for one year after the purchase date.

Trumpet/Cornet	Purchase
John Packer JP051 Trumpet - New	£189
John Packer JP051 Trumpet - Reconditioned	£149
John Packer JP171 Cornet - New	£289
John Packer JP171 Cornet - Reconditioned	£249
Elkhart 100TR Trumpet - New	£249
Elkhart 100TR Trumpet - Reconditioned	£199
Jupiter JTR500 Trumpet - New	£489
Jupiter JTR500 Trumpet - Reconditioned	£329
Jupiter JTR300 Trumpet	£239
Jupiter JCR520 Cornet - Reconditioned	£239
Yamaha YTR1335 Trumpet - Reconditioned	£299
Yamaha YTR2335 Trumpet - Reconditioned	£349

Purchasing your Clarinet

You can purchase your hire Clarinet. At any point during your agreement you can contact us to arrange the purchase. All of the payments made, up to a maximum of six months, will contribute towards the purchase price listed below.

Simply email or phone us, and we’ll arrange the rest. All purchased instruments are guaranteed for one year after the purchase date.

Clarinet	Purchase
Jupiter JCL631 Reconditioned	£219
Jupiter JCL700 Reconditioned	£389
Jupiter JCL700 New	£547
Yamaha YCL250 Reconditioned	£299
Yamaha YCL255 Reconditioned	£389
Yamaha YCL255 New	£575
Buffet B12 Reconditioned	£269
Buffet Prodige Reconditioned	£389
Buffet Prodige New	£529
Buffet E11	£649

Purchasing your cello

You can purchase your hire cello. At any point during your agreement you can contact us to arrange the purchase. All of the payments made, up to a maximum of six months, will contribute towards the purchase price listed below.

Simply email or phone us, and we’ll arrange the rest. All purchased instruments are guaranteed for one year after the purchase date.

Cello	Purchase
1/8 Cello	Hire Only
1/4 Cello	Hire Only
1/2 Cello	Hire Only
3/4 Cello	Hire Only
Reconditioned Stentor I 4/4 Cello (Inc full workshop set up, case, P&H bow, D'Addario Prelude Strings & rosin)	£677
Brand New Stentor I 4/4 Cello (Inc full workshop set up, case, P&H bow, D'Addario Prelude Strings & rosin)	£838
Reconditioned Stentor II 4/4 Cello (Inc full workshop set up, case, P&H bow, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£777
Brand New Stentor II 4/4 Cello (Inc full workshop set up, case, P&H bow, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£1048
Reconditioned Conservatoire 4/4 Cello (Inc full workshop set up, case, P&H bow, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£1248
New Conservatoire 4/4 Cello (Inc full workshop set up, case, P&H bow, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£1748
European 'B' Grade 4/4 Cello (Inc full workshop set up, case, P&H bow, D'Addario Helicore Strings & rosin)	£650
European 4/4 Cello	£799

Purchasing your Saxophone

You can purchase your hire Saxophone. At any point during your agreement you can contact us to arrange the purchase. All of the payments made, up to a maximum of six months, will contribute towards the purchase price listed below.

Simply email or phone us, and we’ll arrange the rest. All purchased instruments are guaranteed for one year after the purchase date.

Saxophone	Purchase
Trevor James Alphasax	Hire Only
New John Packer JP041 Alto Saxophone	£425
Reconditioned John Packer JP041 Alto Saxophone	£349
New Elkhart 100AS Alto Saxophone	£459
Reconditioned Elkhart100AS Alto Saxophone	£399
New J Michael Alto Saxophone	£529
Reconditioned J Michael Alto Saxophone	£449
New Jupiter JAS500 Alto Saxophone	£789
Reconditioned Jupiter JAS567 Alto Saxophone	£499
New Trevor James "The Horn" Alto Saxophone	£579
Reconditioned Trevor James "The Horn" Alto Saxophone	£429
Yamaha YAS275 Alto Saxophone	£849

Purchasing your keyboard

You can purchase your hire keyboard. At any point during your agreement you can contact us to arrange the purchase. All of the payments made, up to a maximum of six months, will contribute towards the purchase price listed below.

Simply email or phone us, and we’ll arrange the rest. All purchased instruments are guaranteed for one year after the purchase date.

Keyboard	Purchase
Yamaha NP11/12 (Including stand & sustain pedal)	£199
Brand New Yamaha NP12 (Including stand & sustain pedal)	£249
Yamaha NP31/32 (Including stand & sustain pedal)	£299
Brand New Yamaha NP32 (Including stand & sustain pedal)	£359

Purchasing your trombone

You can purchase your hire trombone. At any point during your agreement you can contact us to arrange the purchase. All of the payments made, up to a maximum of six months, will contribute towards the purchase price listed below.

Simply email or phone us, and we’ll arrange the rest. All purchased instruments are guaranteed for one year after the purchase date.

Trombone	Purchase
John Packer JP031	£199
Jupiter JSL432	£249
Yamaha YSL 354	£319

Purchasing your acoustic guitar.

You can purchase your hire acoustic guitar. At any point during your agreement you can contact us to arrange the purchase. All of the payments made, up to a maximum of six months, will contribute towards the purchase price listed below.

Simply email or phone us, and we’ll arrange the rest. All purchased instruments are guaranteed for one year after the purchase date.

Acoustic Guitar	Purchase
Yamaha F310	n/a
Yamaha FG700ms	n/a
Epiphone J200	n/a
Alba 1/2	n/a
Alba 3/4	n/a
Admira Almeria 4/4	n/a

Purchasing your electric guitar

You can purchase your hire electric guitar. At any point during your agreement you can contact us to arrange the purchase. All of the payments made, up to a maximum of six months, will contribute towards the purchase price listed below.

Simply email or phone us, and we’ll arrange the rest. All purchased instruments are guaranteed for one year after the purchase date.

Electric Guitar	Purchase
Squier Bullet Stratocaster (including amp, case, cable, & plectrum)	£199
New Squier Bullet Stratocaster (including amp, case, cable, & plectrum)	£259
Squier Bullet Telecaster (including amp, case, cable, & plectrum)	£199
New Squier Bullet Telecaster (including amp, case, cable, & plectrum)	£259
Epiphone Les Paul Standard (including amp, case, cable, & plectrum)	£450
Squier MINI Bullet Stratocaster (including amp, case, cable, & plectrum)	£199
New Squier MINI Bullet Stratocaster (including amp, case, cable, & plectrum)	£259

Purchasing your drum kit

You can purchase your hire drum kit. At any point during your agreement you can contact us to arrange the purchase. All of the payments made, up to a maximum of six months, will contribute towards the purchase price listed below.

Simply email or phone us, and we’ll arrange the rest. All purchased instruments are guaranteed for one year after the purchase date.

Drum Kit	Purchase
New Alesis Drum Turbo Mesh Electric Drum Kit	£365.00
Reconditioned Alesis Drums Turbo Mesh Electric Drum Kit	£275.00

Purchasing your viola

You can purchase your hire viola. At any point during your agreement you can contact us to arrange the purchase. All of the payments made, up to a maximum of six months, will contribute towards the purchase price listed below.

Simply email or phone us, and we’ll arrange the rest. All purchased instruments are guaranteed for one year after the purchase date.

Viola	Purchase
Stentor II/Conservatoire 12" Viola Outfit	Hire Only
Stentor II/Conservatoire 13" Viola Outfit	Hire Only
Stentor II/Conservatoire 14" Viola Outfit	Hire Only
Stentor II 15" Viola Outfit (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D'Addario Ascenté strings & rosin)	£285
Stentor Conservatoire 15" Viola Outfit (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D'Addario Ascenté strings & rosin)	£319
Andreas Zeller 15" Viola Outfit (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D'Addario Ascenté strings & rosin)	£379
Stentor II 15.5" Viola Outfit (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D'Addario Ascenté strings & rosin)	£285
Stentor Conservatoire 15.5" Viola Outfit (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D'Addario Ascenté strings & rosin)	£319
Andreas Zeller 15.5" Viola Outfit (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D'Addario Ascenté strings & rosin)	£379
Stentor II 16" Viola Outfit (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D'Addario Ascenté strings & rosin)	£299
Stentor Conservatoire 16" Viola Outfit (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D'Addario Ascenté strings & rosin)	£329
Andreas Zeller 16" Viola Outfit (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D'Addario Ascenté strings & rosin)	£389

How to Choose the Right PA System

Choosing the right PA system for your event is about matching the size of your venue, the number of people, and the type of sound you need. Here’s a simple guide to help you select the right system from our range.

1. Consider Your Venue and Audience Size

Small Venues (up to ~50 people)
Ideal for small meetings, acoustic sets, or speeches. Our SubZero SZPA-410 or Yamaha DBR10 systems are compact, easy to set up, and provide clear sound for smaller rooms.

Medium Venues (50–150 people)
For medium halls or larger function rooms, we recommend systems with larger speakers and multiple input channels. The Yamaha DBR12 or SubZero SZPA-412 deliver enough power for speeches, music playback, or small bands.

Large Venues (150+ people)
For larger indoor events or parties, our high-powered systems like the Yamaha DBR15 provide full coverage and balanced sound for bigger crowds. The Yamaha Stagepas 1K MK2 is also perfect for solo performers, singer-songwriters, violinists, acoustic sets, and small ensembles — providing clear, high-quality sound without taking up much space.

2. Match Your Sound Needs

Speech Only: A smaller PA system with clear vocal projection is sufficient. One or two microphones are usually enough.
Music Playback or DJ Events: Use a system with more power and optional subwoofers for fuller sound.
Live Bands or Solo Performers: Larger systems with a mixer and multiple channels allow instruments and vocals to be balanced for a clear, professional sound. Solo performers and singer-songwriters often benefit from the Yamaha Stagepas 1K MK2 for its simplicity and clarity.

3. PA System Placement

Raise speakers on stands to improve sound projection and clarity.
Position speakers to cover the audience evenly, avoiding obstacles that block sound.
Ensure mixers and microphones are set up conveniently for performers or presenters.

4. Optional Extras

Most of our PA systems can be enhanced with additional items to suit your event:

Microphones – wired or wireless
Microphone stands and cables
Speaker stands
Mixers for multiple input sources
Subwoofers for added bass depth

These extras let you tailor the system to your event, whether it’s a small speech, a DJ set, or a live band or solo performance.

5. Quick Selection Guide

Event Type	Venue Size	Suggested Systems
Small speech or acoustic music	Up to 50	SubZero SZPA-410, Yamaha DBR10
Medium event, music and speeches	50–150	Yamaha DBR12, SubZero SZPA-412
Large indoor event, live band, solo performer or DJ	150+	Yamaha DBR15, Yamaha Stagepas 1K MK2

Final Tips

Consider your venue size first — larger rooms need more power.
Think about your sound type — speeches, music, live performance, or solo acts.
Optional extras like stands, microphones, mixers, and subwoofers improve clarity and coverage.
If unsure, provide details of your venue and audience — we can recommend the most suitable PA system from our range.