Thank you very much for viewing. I am a gagaku (Japanese imperial court music) hichiriki player with over 50 years of experience, and I craft over a thousand high-quality reeds annually. These reeds are made from high-quality reeds harvested from Udo, carefully selected and dried in the shade for about 1.5 to 2 years. They are then smoked over a sunken hearth (irori) for over 10 years, resulting in reeds that are both durable and of exceptional sound quality – truly the finest available. 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 tubes. However, I can accommodate requests for thicker or thinner reeds. These reeds are finished to allow even beginners and women to play them easily. However, please be aware that they will not sound with a light breath. To produce a good sound, you must put effort into blowing with a full breath. The price of a single reed is a bit high, but if you are not satisfied, I will accept returns or exchanges. I am confident that you will be satisfied with these reeds, so please give them a try.