Overview
Product Specs
The new VK synthetic reed is made of a composite material specially developed by Vandoren. It is the result of 7 years of research.
This composite fiber material does not imitate the structure of cane - it reproduces its essential physical characteristics to obtain the same acoustic behavior.
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.
The VK reed, and the material of which it is made, are produced in France in Bormes-Les-Mimosas. These reeds are 100% recyclable.
There are six Vandoren VK strengths available. All strengths fall between 2.5-3.5 traditional reed strength.
The VK strengths correspond to subdivisions by thirds of the usual half strengths
The VK reeds strengths corresponds to sixths of cane reed strength
Material
The VK reeds comply with the toy standard, chemical part, EU Directive 2009/48/EC, Annex II – Part III. The material is also hypoallergenic.
Anti-counterfeiting identification
Vandoren VK reeds are a quality product with a worldwide reputation. Each VK reed is identified using a unique code such as xxx – xxx
Orchestral Instruments - Delivery is FREE within Great Britain for all instruments. The price you see is the price you pay. (Instruments over £100 are always sent by our Express service, regardless of the service selected in the checkout.)
Pianos - Delivery is FREE within Great Britain for all pianos. The price you see is the price you pay. We use a courier service and aim to have most things delivered within 3 working days.
Doorstep Drop-off only. Pianos are delivered flatpack, usually on a pallet, for self assembly. Please be aware that if you choose our courier service for larger items such as digital pianos, the courier is not contracted to carry items up any steps or stairs. If there are stairs leading to the front door of the delivery address, or you live in an apartment which is not on pavement level, it is your responsibility to arrange for transportation from the pavement level to the delivery address. Please be aware that the box can weigh 60Kg to 120Kg. We recommend that that you have help to move the box to the room of your choice from two or three able-bodied persons. In this instance, the delivery driver may, at their own discretion assist you in carrying the parcels into the delivery address, but they are not contracted nor obliged to do so.
Piano deliveries in Sussex - Subject to availability, we are often able to offer a free, pre-arranged timed delivery and setup service within 50 miles of our shops. With this option pianos are delivered and assembled in your home and the piano is left ready to play.
Please select your preferred option in the checkout.
Please note: Digital Sheet Music purchases do not count towards free shipping eligibility.
You can call or email us to arrange a stock transfer to your preferred branch.
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| Hove | Out of Stock |
| Chichester | Out of Stock |
| Warehouse | In Stock |
| Hove | Out of Stock |
| Chichester | Out of Stock |
| Warehouse | In Stock |
| Hove | Out of Stock |
| Chichester | Out of Stock |
| Warehouse | In Stock |
| Hove | Out of Stock |
| Chichester | Out of Stock |
| Hove | Out of Stock |
| Chichester | Out of Stock |
| Hove | Out of Stock |
| Chichester | Out of Stock |
We are one of the top suppliers of woodwind, brass and orchestral strings across Sussex and are main agents for most of the instruments we sell. We only list instruments we normally carry in stock.
Our instruments are fully checked and set up through our workshop to ensure perfect playing.
Ackerman Music Ltd (Head Office)
Unit 3, Marlborough Business Centre
Marlborough Road
Lancing
BN15 8TP
Company No. 04559582
VAT No. 620 9332 62
