{"product_id":"pilgerstorfer-dolce","title":"Pilgerstorfer Dolce Clarinet Reeds - Singles","description":"\u003ch3\u003eNote: These are priced per reed. One of ’em. Not a box.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel free to buy one reed, a few reeds, or mix strengths. I don’t charge a premium for breaking up the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePilgerstorfer has been making clarinet reeds in Austria since 1995.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander Pilgerstorfer is a clarinetist who studied in Linz and Vienna before turning his attention to reed making. His production method uses laser-made metal templates, specially developed planing knives and computer-calculated cutting angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 2012, Dolce was already part of the Pilgerstorfer lineup alongside Rondo and Morré.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dolce is made in Austria from French cane for Boehm-system Bb clarinet. It was designed for fairly open, short-facing mouthpieces. It has a 3mm blank and an approximately 33mm vamp, if you care about those things. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a flexible cut without a lot of built-in resistance. If you prefer a reed that pushes back, the Dolce \u003cem\u003eprobably\u003c\/em\u003e isn’t where I’d start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat strength should I get?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe important thing to know is that Dolce reeds run soft. In my experience, they feel about half a strength softer than Vandoren V12. Half a strength is a substantial difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat strength should I get?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my experience, Dolce reeds feel about half a strength softer than Vandoren V12 reeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVandoren  V12 3 → Dolce 3.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVandoren V12 3.5 → Dolce 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eetc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're on the fence, pick your strength, and then pick one on either side of your strength. Since I sell these individually, you can try adjacent strengths without buying two whole boxes!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilgerstorfer","offers":[{"title":"3","offer_id":52214543352098,"sku":"DOB030","price":3.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5","offer_id":52214543384866,"sku":"DOB035","price":3.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":52214543417634,"sku":"DOB040","price":3.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5","offer_id":52214543450402,"sku":"DOB045","price":3.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/5799\/1202\/files\/Pilgerstorfer_Bb_Reeds.jpg?v=1785357518","url":"https:\/\/www.earspasm.com\/products\/pilgerstorfer-dolce","provider":"earspasm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}