needed some new clarinet reeds and for a change I thought I'd try some vandoren traditional out (I've been using rico royal since I got the clarinet as they were what JP sold me when I got it, always been happy).. Finally got round to putting on the reeds this evening and wow, could only just blow the thing, was really stiff and resistant. I thought mebbe it's me, maybe I've become a wuss overnight, so put the old reeds back on and they were fine. On a whim, I tried some rico 2.5's I had lying around (I normally use 2.0) and again, they were fine, a bit stiffer than the 2.00, but to be expected. So, put the vandoren's back on and still the same, unplayable.
Is this standard for vandoren reeds or have I got a duff batch?
Is this standard for vandoren reeds or have I got a duff batch?