Vandoren

• Strength: 3.5
• The first saxophone reed with a conical shape
• Clean, warm and centered sound
• Precise articulation and great ease in achieving large interval jumps

• Tip opening 1/100 mm: 188
• Medium chamber
• Medium-long facing length
• Ligature and cap not included
• Very comfortable
• Very easy response and articulation

• Strength: 4.0

• Suitable for Optimum ligature soprano and alto saxophone
• Plate No. 1: Great resonance with rich, sonorous tones, runs in the same direction as the fibres of the reed, giving it a very light response and incredibly easy articulation (especially with staccato)
• Plate No. 2: More compact, centred sound, soft balanced sound, very easy response
• Plate No. 3: The reed vibrates completely unaffected, creating a highly flexible sound for the greatest possible musical expression
• Colour: Gold-plated

• Material: Leather
• With plastic cap
• Includes 3 different pressure plates
• 1 Plate made of metal for a compact, central sound
• 1 Plate made of leather, made of the same leather as the ligature, creates a very dark and central, compact sound
• 1 Plate made of a softer leather for a more round sound

The V21 reed uses the same conical shape of a 56 rue lepic reed combined with the profile of a V12 reed. Designed for wind instrument players looking for a very warm and full tone, yet with an easy and direct response.

• Strength: 4.5

• Tip opening 1/100 mm: 250
• Facing length: Long
• Wide chamber
• Offers an even fuller sound alternative
• Ideal for players who are looking for a vintage sound
• Balanced and easy to play over the full tonal range

Note: Ligature and cap are not included and must be purchased separately.

• Classic Series
• Black ebonite
• Tip opening 109+ ( 1/100 mm )
• Medium facing length
• With thinner mouthjoint tip and changed facet
• Easy response
• Easily to control
• Very well suited for symphonic and chamber music

• Strength: 2.0
• Suitable for jazz or pop music

• Tip opening (1/100 mm): 265
• Facing length: Medium long
• Features a medium chamber in the 40s style for an authentic vintage sound
• Mouthpiece is made using the legendary bell metal alloy (bell bronze), which is plated with 24 carat gold

Note: Ligature and cap are not included. Must be purchased separately.

• Precise and fast fixing
• Easily fixed to the mouthpiece
• No lateral pressure on ligature
• Gold-plated
• Includes 3 different pressure plates and plastic cap

• For Vandoren Optimum ligature for soprano saxophone (Art. 241483)
• Material: Plastic

• BD5 series 13
• Material: Black ebonite
• Tip opening: 1.13 mm
• Medium facing lenght
• American Diapason (chamber sound)
• 440 Hz
• The perfect balance between a warm, colourful yet compact sound

Named after the address of the Vandoren headquarters, the 56 Rue Lepic series is the latest addition to the well-established range of Vandoren reeds. Designed from thicker cane with a heel taper very similar to German-style reeds, the 56 rue Lepic emits a rich, centred, and extremely pure sound while providing maximum stability and a quick response in all registers.

Strength gradations are smaller and more specific, resulting in reeds that are very consistent.

• Rue Lepic Series for Boehm Clarinet
• Strength: 4.0

The sound produced by the TL4 has the character of the T27, features a tip opening between that of the T27 and the T35, and the unique feel of the Optimum Series.

• Optimum Series TL4
• Tip opening (1 100 mm): 195
• Facing length: M
• Ligature and cap are not included

• Baritone saxophone
• Tip opening: 255
• Facing length: ML
• Flexible mouthpiece for many applications