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Vandoren Traditional Saxophone Reeds
Vandoren Traditional Reeds are designed to produce extremely pure sound due to a very thin reed tip (the area of reed with maximum vibration), balanced by a solid vertabral column (more cane in the area which climbs gradually to the heel) Vandoren Traditional Reeds (also known as Blue Box Reeds), the favorite of classical saxophonists worldwide, are used by artists in all types of music. Vandoren Traditional Saxophone Reeds are available for Sopranino, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, and Bass Sax and are recognizable by a straight line to delineate the limit of the area of bark.
Vandoren V16 Reeds
Vandoren V16 Reeds have a thicker tip and a longer pallet than the Traditional Vandoren reeds and were launched in 1993 to answer the demand of some American jazz musicians. Vandoren V16 Reeds sound more brilliant, more percussive, particularly well adapted to all the new styles of music. Vandoren V16 Reeds are available for Soprano, Alto, and Tenor Saxophones.
Vandoren JAVA Reeds
Vandoren JAVA Reeds were developed by Vandoren in 1983 for jazz and popular music. With a thicker extremity and a more flexible pallet than the Traditional reeds, Vandoren JAVA Reeds allow vibration over a larger surface area with maximum elasticity. JAVA (JAzz-VAndoren) Reeds feature a unique and totally different cut, which allows unparalleled musical response and feel. Vandoren JAVA Reeds are available for Soprano, Alto, and Tenor Saxophones.
*Pallet: Zone where the waves are propagated with the greatest range. From the tip, the waves are aborbed further in the Java reed.
Vandoren ZZ Reeds
Incorporating lightning quick response and extraordinary tone, Vandoren ZZ reeds are the newest addition to the jazz series. Vandoren ZZ reeds are available for soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone. ZZ Reeds feature a unique relationship between the heart of the reed, where the tone is produced, and the thickness of the tip, which is responsible for vibration. The result is a reed with extraordinary tone, with immediate response in a free-blowing manner - even in the altissimo range. Vandoren ZZ Reeds are the first Vandoren Jazz Reeds available for Baritone Sax. There is no Jazz without Vandoren ZZ Reeds.
Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic Reeds
Designed from thicker cane, Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic Reeds emit a rich, centered and extremely pure sound while providing maximum stability in all registers. The Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic Reeds quick response ensures precision in the most difficult passages without sacrificing the extraordinary round and warm sound. Precision is extended to the new numbering system that offers a more specific range of strengths in each box for consistent performance. Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic Reeds come in humidity balanced factory fresh packaging so all reeds play as if you selected them in Paris at 56 Rue Lepic.
Vandoren V12 Reeds
Vandoren V12 reeds are specifically designed for the advanced clarinet player and are available for Bb Clarinet. They provide a rich tone and unparalleled control. Vandoren V12 reeds are manufactured from cane tubes with the same diameter as cane used for saxophone reeds. This leads to a higher manufacturing cost, as large diameter cane is more rare. Vandoren V12 Reeds are thicker at each end. Comparing strengths, a V12 #4 reed is almost equal to Traditional #3.5 reed.
Vandoren Traditional Clarinet Reeds
Vandoren Traditional Clarinet Reeds are designed to produce extremely pure sound due to a very thin reed tip (the area of reed with maximum vibration), balanced by a solid vertabral column (more cane in the area which climbs gradually to the heel) Vandoren Traditional Clarinet Reeds (also known as Blue Box Clarinet Reeds), the favorite of classical clarinet players worldwide, are used by artists in all types of music. Vandoren Traditional Clarinet Reeds are available for Ab Piccolo, Eb, Bb, Alto, Bass, and Contrabass Clarinets and are recognizable by a straight line to delineate the limit of the area of bark.
Rico Royal Saxophone Reeds
Rico Royal Saxophone Reeds are made from premium select cane for a vibrant sound for a wide range of playing situations. Rico Royal Reeds are high-quality reeds for serious saxophone players, yet are priced affordably to meet the needs of both professionals and students. Rico Royal Saxophone Reeds are french filed for freedom of response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier.
Rico Plasticover Reeds
Covered with a special coating, Rico Plasticover Reeds are long lasting and are instantly playable. Designed to resist moisture and climate changes, Rico Plasticover Reeds are ideal for doublers who need to make quick changes between instruments, and for use in outdoor ensembles such as marching bands. Rico Plasticover Reeds respond instantly with a clear, projecting tone, making them a favorite with jazz, studio and pop musicians.
Rico Select Jazz Reeds
Rico Select Jazz Reeds are made from very scarce, superior quality cane for the professional jazz saxophonist. The Rico Select Jazz cut features a strong, well-defined heart and longer vamp, yielding unprecedented projection and a clear, fat tone, with unsurpassed flexibility and lightning-fast response. An option to fine-tune the sound, filed reeds are often preferred by players who use round-chambered mouthpieces, such as Meyer™ or Otto Link™. For those who play medium- to small-chambered, bright-sounding mouthpieces, such as Beechler™, Berg Larsen™ or Dukoff™, an unfiled reed is usually preferred.
La Voz Reeds
La Voz Reeds are designed for projection and versatility. Crafted of premium cane for high performance, La Voz Reeds are the choice of professional saxophone players. Unfiled for a deep, powerful tone, La Voz Reeds are the voice of professional woodwind artists worldwide.
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Frederick L. Hemke Reeds
Frederick L. Hemke Reeds are hand selected for the saxophonist who desires the ultimate in response, tonal elegance and flexibility. Hemke Reeds are available for Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophones. Frederick L. Hemke Reeds provide the dark tone favored by many classical and traditional jazz saxophonists. The design is especially well-suited to traditional, round-chambered mouthpieces. French filed for freedom of response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Hemke Reeds are available in boxes of five.
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Mitchell Lurie Reeds
Mitchell Lurie reeds have the perfect balance between superb tone and ease of play. Mitchell Lurie Original Bb clarinet reeds are packaged in boxes of ten. Mitchell Lurie Premium Bb clarinet reeds are packaged in boxes of 5. Professionals and students alike benefit from the balance between superb tone and ease of play of Mitchell Lurie Reeds.
Features of Mitchell Lurie Reeds:
Professional-quality clarinet reed