V12 reeds for Bbclarinet are manufactured from cane tubes with the same diameter ascane used for alto saxophone reeds. As a result, they have a thickerheel and are cut on a longer palette with a slightly thicker tip thanthe Traditional. The longer palette means that more of the reed isvibrating, resulting in a deeper, richer sound. The thicker tip givesbody to the attack and also increases the longevity of the reed.