Thank you very much for viewing. I am a gagaku (Japanese court music) hichiriki player with 50 years of experience, and I craft over 1,000 high-quality reeds annually. These reeds are made from high-quality reeds harvested from Udo, dried in the shade for about 1.5 to 2 years, and then smoked over an irori (sunken hearth) for over 10 years. These are top-of-the-line reeds that boast both durability and excellent sound quality. I believe you can understand the quality of my reeds by looking at past reviews. They are finished with great care, allowing for comfortable playing. They generally fit any hichiriki, including those with plastic tubes, but I can accommodate requests for thicker or thinner reeds. They are finished so that even beginners and women can easily produce a sound, but 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 strong breath. The price of one reed is a bit high, but I will handle any returns or exchanges if you are not satisfied. I am confident that you will be satisfied with these reeds, so please give them a try.