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Vandoren Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
With the same tip opening: long facing = stronger reed, short facing
= softer reed.
With the same facing: open mouthpiece = softer reed, closed mouthpiece
= stronger reed
Complete listing of Alto Saxophone Mouthpieces
6 different chamber options to obtain all styles of sound, from classical
to Jazz.
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Mouthpiece |
Tip Opening
1/100 mm |
Facing
Length |
Recommended Reeds
|
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JAZZ |
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S* |
M* |
Comments |
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Traditional |
Java |
V16 |
ZZ
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| A95 |
280 |
L |
1,5/2 |
2/2,5 |
2/2,5 |
2/2,5 |
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Comment |
| A75 |
260 |
L |
1,5/2 |
2/2,5 |
2/2,5 |
2/2,5 |
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Comment |
| A55 |
247 |
L |
2/2,5/3 |
2,5/3/3,5 |
2,5/3/3,5 |
2,5/3/3,5 |
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Comment |
| A45 |
220 |
ML |
2/2,5/3 |
2,5/3/3,5 |
2,5/3/3,5 |
2,5/3/3,5 |
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Comment |
| A35 |
206 |
ML |
2/2,5/3 |
2,5/3/3,5 |
2,5/3/3,5 |
2,5/3/3,5 |
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Comment |
| A7 * |
204 |
ML |
2/2,5/3 |
2,5/3/3,5 |
2,5/3/3,5 |
2,5/3/3,5 |
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Comment |
| A6 * |
196 |
ML |
2/2,5/3 |
2,5/3/3,5 |
2,5/3/3,5 |
3/3,5/4 |
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Comment |
| A5 * |
188 |
ML |
2,5/3/3,5 |
3/3,5/4 |
3,5/4 |
3/3,5/4 |
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Comment |
| A20 |
186 |
ML |
2,5/3 |
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Comment |
| A25 |
186 |
M |
2,5/3/3,5 |
3/3,5/4 |
3,5/4 |
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Comment |
| A15 |
176 |
ML |
3/3,5/4 |
3,5/4 |
3,5/4 |
3,5/4 |
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Comment |
| A27 |
165 |
MC |
2,5/3/3,5 |
3/3,5/4 |
3,5/4 |
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Comment |
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AL4*
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163+ |
MC |
2,5/3 |
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OPTIMUM
SERIES
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Comment |
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A28
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163+ |
MC |
2,5/3 |
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AL3*
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152 |
ML |
2,5/3/3,5 |
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OPTIMUM
SERIES
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| A17 |
152 |
C |
3/3,5/4 |
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Facing Length Abbreviations: L=Long, ML= Medium Long,
M=Medium, MS=Medium Short
Comments
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A95
|
Java: The most open mouthpiece with this chamber.
Very light reeds should be used.
Jumbo: The most open mouthpiece with this chamber. Very light reeds
should be used. |
| A75 |
Java: Offers the same qualities as more closed
facings. Recommended with lighter reeds.
Jumbo: An open mouthpiece, with large and bright sound. |
| A55 |
V5: The most open mouthpiece, its sound and colour
are shaped by the player.
Java: Particularly rich dynamic range.
Jumbo: A perfect marriage of chamber and facing makes this mouthpiece
"state of the art" ( fusion). |
| A45 |
V5: Offers the same qualities as the A35. Ideal for
be-bop.
Java: Its balanced sound will satisfy the most demanding needs.
Jumbo: Particularly recommended for rock and fusion playing. |
| A35 |
V5: For classical music or jazz (Big Band & section
work).
Java: A jazz mouthpiece with edge.
Jumbo: Very bright, with fine precision and control. |
| A7 |
V16: A small chamber designed for strong projection
and accuracy in pitch, articulation, and timbre. A fine choice for a lead
player. |
| A6 |
V16: A medium chamber designed for flexibility,
(accuracy in pitch and articulation; the alternate choice in sound. |
| A5 |
V16: A good choice of sound, easy to control,
recommended for Big Band. |
| A25 |
Wider tip opening than A15 but same quality sound. |
| A20 |
Especially designed to offer the musician the possibility of
playing softer reeds without sacrificing sound quality. |
| A15 |
Easy to play, the A15 is recommended by educators for
students of classical music. |
| A27 |
Designed for playing soft reeds with optimum tone color,
especially in extended top range. Recommended for studying classical
saxophone. |
AL4
New |
This mouthpiece is inspired by the A28 in terms of tip opening and
facing length, with the new Optimum design. |
| A28 |
An astoundingly pure tone. An evenness of sound in all
registers from the low notes to the high. An incomparable richness of sound
and an extensive range of colours. |
AL3
New |
The AL3 is the result of a collaboration among a team of saxophonists.
The new facing provides an easy sound production. |
| A17 |
Noteworthy heir of the A27, it combines intonation and
response to richness of sound with maximum dynamic range in all registers. |
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