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Vandoren JAVA Alto Sax Mouthpiece

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Complete listing of Alto Saxophone Mouthpieces 6 different chamber options to obtain all styles of sound, from classical to Jazz. Mouthpiece Tip Opening 1/100 mm Facing Length Recommended Reeds ...

This product was updated in our catalog on Monday 10 May, 2010

Full Description

Complete listing of Alto Saxophone Mouthpieces

6 different chamber options to obtain all styles of sound, from classical to Jazz.

Mouthpiece

Tip Opening
1/100 mm

Facing
Length

Recommended Reeds

JAZZ

Traditional

Java

V16

A95

280

1,5/2

2/2,5

A75

260

1,5/2

2/2,5

A55

247

2/2,5/3

2,5/3/3,5

A45

220

2/2,5/3

2,5/3/3,5

A35

206

2/2,5/3

2,5/3/3,5

A7 *

204

2/2,5/3

2,5/3/3,5

A6 *

196

2/2,5/3

2,5/3/3,5

A5 *

188

2,5/3/3,5

3/3,5/4

3,5/4

A20

186

2,5/3

A25

186

2,5/3/3,5

3/3,5/4

3,5/4

A15

176

A27

165

2,5/3/3,5

3/3,5/4

3,5/4

A28

163+

2,5/3

A17

152

3/3,5/4

Facing Length Abbreviations: L=Long, ML= Medium Long, M=Medium, MS=Medium Short

Comments

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.
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.
A17	Noteworthy heir of the A27, it combines intonation and response to richness of sound with maximum dynamic range in all registers.

About V5, Java, Jumbo Java and V16

	Vandoren V5 series ebonite mouthpieces feature a flat baffle, small round bore, normal and jazz chambers. They are available in a variety of styles suitable for classical and jazz musicians as well as students.
	Java ebonite mouthpieces offer the feel that's ideal for jazz, soul and funk. Similar in concept to metal mouthpieces, Java saxophone mouthpieces offer the style and comfort of ebonite. Recommended for use with Java or V16 reeds.
	The hottest ebonite mouthpieces in the line. Designed with a small chamber, high baffle and a big bore for an increased sound impact and edgy tone comparable to metal mouthpieces. Extremely versatile: from hot jazz to blues to funk to rock. Recommended for use with Java or V16 reeds.
	A new creation from Vandoren. Ebonite mouthpiece for jazz in the tradition of the famous American Alto saxophone mouthpieces of the fifties.

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