Vandoren VK1 Synthetic Alto Reeds

<div><div><strong>VK1 reeds for Alto Saxophone</strong><span><strong>7 strengths available</strong><br></span><ul><li><span>There are seven Vandoren VK1 Alto strengths available. All strengths fall between 2.5-3.5 traditional reed strength. (see comparison chart).&nbsp;</span></li><li><span>The VK strengths correspond to subdivisions by thirds of the usual half strengths.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span>The VK reeds strengths corresponds to sixths of cane reed strength.&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div><p>VK is a synthetic reed made of a composite material specially developed by Vandoren. It is the result of 7 years of research.<br><br>This composite material does not imitate the structure of the reed. It reproduces the essential physical characteristics of the reed to obtain the same acoustic behavior.</p><strong>Totally new</strong><p>The 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.<br><br>The VK reed, and the material of which it is made, are produced in France in Bormes-Les-Mimosas. These reeds are 100% recyclable.</p><ul><li><span>VK reeds are made in France in Bormes les Mimosas</span></li><li><span>Vandoren VK reeds are fully recyclable.</span></li><li><span>Same acoustic behavior as natural reeds</span></li></ul><div><div>Perfectly safe</div></div><div><div><p>The VK reeds comply with the toy standard, chemical part, EU Directive 2009/48/EC, Annex II – Part III.<br>The material is also hypoallergenic.</p><div><div>Anti-counterfeiting<br>identification</div></div><div><div><p>Vandoren VK reeds are a quality product with a worldwide reputation.</p><p>Each of our VK reeds is identified using a unique code such as xxx – xxx</p><p><br></p></div></div></div></div>