Thank you very much for viewing. I am a hichiriki player with over 50 years of experience in gagaku (Japanese court music), and I select high-quality reeds, crafting over a thousand of them annually. These reed pipes are made from high-quality reeds from Udono, carefully selected and dried in the shade for about 1.5 to 2 years. They are then smoked over an irori (sunken hearth) for over 10 years, resulting in reeds that boast both superior sound quality and durability. These are truly top-of-the-line reeds. Furthermore, I have carefully selected the best materials for the cap, binding, and paper, using the finest materials I have cultivated over many years. Please refer to my past reviews to understand the quality of my reeds. These reeds are finished with great care, allowing for comfortable playing. They are generally sized to fit any hichiriki, including those with plastic pipes. If you have a preference, I can also accommodate requests for thicker or thinner reeds, so please let me know when you order. While I finish the reeds so that even beginners and women can easily play them, please be aware that they will not sound with a light or weak breath. As my teacher in the music ensemble says, "To produce a good sound and tone, it is important to blow with all your might..." The price of a single reed is a bit high, but if you are not satisfied, I will handle returns and exchanges. I am confident that you will be satisfied with these reeds, so please give them a try. Thank you for reading this long description. I look forward to your consideration.