Bb clarinet V•12 reeds are manufactured from cane tubes with the
same diameter as cane used for alto saxophone reeds. As a
result, they have a thicker heel and are cut on a longer palette
with a slightly thicker tip than the Traditional.The longer
palette means that more of the reed is vibrating, resulting in a
deeper, richer sound. The thicker tip gives body to the attack
and also increases the longevity of the reed. The
introduction of the 3 1⁄2+ strength allows a smaller and more
specific gradation, resulting in reeds that are more consistent
within the same strength. Resulting in reeds that are more
consistent within the same strength.