Thank you very much for viewing. I am a gagaku (Japanese imperial court music) hichiriki (double-reed wind instrument) player with 50 years of experience, and I craft over a thousand high-quality reeds annually. These reeds are made from high-quality reeds from Udono, with an outer diameter of 11.5-12mm. They are carefully selected, dried in the shade for about a year and a half, and then smoked over an irori (sunken hearth) for over 10 years, resulting in reeds that are both durable and possess excellent sound quality. Please refer to past reviews of my reeds to understand their quality. These reeds are finished with great care, allowing for comfortable playing. They are crafted to be easily playable even for beginners and women, but please be aware that they will not sound with a light breath. To produce a good sound, it is necessary to blow with a strong breath. The price of one reed is a bit high, but I am confident that you will be satisfied, so please give it a try. If you are not satisfied, I will handle returns and exchanges. I am happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have regarding gagaku and the hichiriki. Thank you for reading this long message. I hope you will consider these reeds.