{"product_id":"vandoren-vk1-synthetic-tenor-saxophone-reed","title":"Vandoren VK1 Synthetic Tenor Saxophone Reed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVK1 Tenor Saxophone Reed - THE VANDOREN SYNTHETIC REED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new VK synthetic reed is made of a composite material specially developed by Vandoren. It is the result of 7 years of research. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis composite fibre material does not imitate the structure of cane - it reproduces its essential physical characteristics to obtain the same acoustic behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVandoren VK reeds are fully recyclable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVK reeds are made in France in Bormes les Mimosas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame acoustic behavior as natural reeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VK reed is completely new, both in terms of the material of which it is made and the method of obtaining the material, and is covered by an international patent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VK reed, and the material of which it is made, are produced in France in Bormes-Les-Mimosas. \u003cstrong\u003eThese reeds are 100% recyclable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are seven Vandoren VK1 strengths available for Tenor Saxophone. All strengths fall between 2.5-3.5 traditional reed strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VK strengths correspond to subdivisions by thirds of the usual half strengths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe VK reeds strengths corresponds to sixths of cane reed strength\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe performance of the VK reed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eStable \u003c\/em\u003e- The material is moisture resistant, rot-proof, does not warp when dried and is saliva resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDurable \u003c\/em\u003e- The VK performs considerably longer than cane reeds with a high level of consistency. The VK reed should be stored on a flat surface. We recommend the use of a flat surfaced reed holder \u003cem\u003e(not a standard reed holder)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEasy to use\u003c\/em\u003e - The reeds can be used directly out of the packaging, without any preparation. The material is washable and can be disinfected with alcohol or with any food compliant disinfectant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eConsistant \u003c\/em\u003e- Unparalleled consistency resulting in reliable strength, sound, articulation, projection and high note stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-counterfeiting identification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVandoren VK reeds are a quality product with a worldwide reputation. Each VK reed is identified using a unique code such as xxx – xxx\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandoren","offers":[{"title":"40","offer_id":54548359938433,"sku":"SVK12240","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"45","offer_id":54548359971201,"sku":"SVK12245","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":54548360003969,"sku":"SVK12250","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"55","offer_id":54548360036737,"sku":"SVK12255","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60","offer_id":54548360069505,"sku":"SVK12260","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/0856\/9402\/files\/svk12230_box_front.jpg?v=1753872733","url":"https:\/\/prozonemusic.com\/products\/vandoren-vk1-synthetic-tenor-saxophone-reed","provider":"Prozone Music Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}