Vandoren Mouthpieces
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What Saxophones.co.uk say : "What has impressed with the range of Vandoren mouthpieces is the quality and clarity of the sound produced. With good reeds and a good ligature these mouthpieces feel very comfortable to play and really help the sax player to maximise his or her potential. There are a wide variety to choose from whatever style of music you are into. They are professional quality mouthpieces in every way at an affordable price."
To get the best out of your Vandoren mouthpiece we suggest using the Vandoren Optimum ligature. See the Optimum ligature page for more information on this fantastic product.
Soprano models (black ebonite)
Soprano Sax
| S35 | A very open tip, long facing, the jazz mouthpiece. |
| S25 | Suitable for both classical and dance music. Designed to use softer reeds than the S15 with equal sound emission facilities. |
| S15 | Recommended for classical music. |
| S27 | Designed for playing with optimum tone color throughout the compass of the instrument. Recommended for classical saxophone study. |
Alto models V16 & V5 (black ebonite)
Java & Jumbo Java
About V5, Java, Jumbo Java and V16
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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A new creation from Vandoren. Ebonite mouthpiece for jazz in the tradition of the famous American Alto saxophone mouthpieces of the fifties. |
Alto Sax
| 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 | V5: Wider tip opening than A15 but same quality sound. |
| A20 | V5: Especially designed to offer the musician the possibility of playing softer reeds without sacrificing sound quality. |
| A15 | V5: Easy to play, the A15 is recommended by educators for students of classical music. |
| A27 | V5: Designed for playing soft reeds with optimum tone color, especially in extended top range. Recommended for studying classical saxophone. |
| A28 | V5: 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 | V5: Noteworthy heir of the A27, it combines intonation and response to richness of sound with maximum dynamic range in all registers. |
Tenor models (black ebonite)
Tenor Sax
| T97 | Java: Very open; warm yet powerful Jumbo: Lots of sound; light reeds are recommended |
| T95 | Java: An open mouthpiece, but easy to play. Fore Be-Bop &
Jazz. Jumbo: Rich sound; balanced in all registers. For Jazz & Fusion. V16: The same great qualities as with the other facings, but more open. Can satisfy all demands. |
| T77 | V16: A "long" facing (table) offering great balance and a particularly rich dynamic range. |
| T75 | Java: This facing and chamber are particularly adapted for
Be-Bop. Jumbo: Powerful, yet easily shaped by each individual. Ideal for Rock & Fusion playing. V16: The "standard reference" in its category. |
| T55 | Java: The same qualities as the T45, but a bit more open. Jumbo: Perfect for Jazz Fusion. V16: Warm sound, but with an edge. Highly adaptable. |
| T45 | Java: Easy sound production; ideal for Big Band & section
playing. Jumbo: Very bright, with great precision and control. V16: For every and any type of playing (especially Jazz) |
| T35 | V5: For classical musicians. Preferred by players desiring more tip opening. |
| T25 | V5: Wider tip opening than T15 but same quality sound. |
| T20 | V5: Especially designed to offer the musician the possibility of playing softer reeds without sacrificing sound quality. |
| T27 | V5: Designed for playing with optimum tone color throughout the compass of the instrument. Recommended for classical study. |
| T15 | V5: For classical music. Recommended by music educators for student use. Easy to play. |
Baritone models (black ebonite)
Baritone Sax
| B95 | A very open tip, long facing, the jazz mouthpiece. |
| B75 | Jazz mouthpiece. Recommended for Big Band saxophonists. |
| B35 | The same qualities as the B25, but a bit more open. |
| B27 | Designed for playing with optimum tone color throughout the compass of the instrument. Recommended for classical study. |
| B25 | Classical mouthpiece featuring easy sound production, and an even sound in all registers. |
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Subj: Vandoren mouthpiece
Date: 27/11/02 11:08:31 GMT Standard Time
From: srmilton@btinternet.com
I gave the new mouthpiece setup a good play last night (Vandoren Jumbo Java
T55 and Optimum ligature). What a difference. It feels like a whole new
instrument. I was expecting it to be powerful, with that baffle it had to be,
but what I wasn't expecting so much was the increased ability to play quietly
and lyrically as well..... I thought it might be a bit of a monster, but it is
just SO much better at everything. I seem to have much more stable breath
control with it, and can keep long notes much more even. Thanks!.... one more
happy customer!
Best regards, Stewart Milton
Subj: Vandoren mouthpieces
Hi guys, It was great to come to the showrooms a few
weeks ago and meet you 'web-celebs' in person! Thanks Jim for your informed
assistance. Just writing to give some feedback on the Vandoren java T75 which
I bought for my tenor. I have now gig tested it on a couple of big band gigs
as well as in a small group setting. I have to say that I am very happy with
it indeed. The sound is nice and full with just the right amount of edge. The
most surprising thing, given that it is a fairly open mouthpiece is how easily
it speaks, even on low notes which are very rich and fruity. There is great
control over a very wide dynamic range and I was very pleasantly surprised at
how much volume it can produce when required. Coupled with the bronze neck
which I am using on my 901 I am finding much greater ease of expression with
lots of detail coming through. All in all excellent especially considering
that I tried it against some great metal mouthpieces and still prefered it to
them.
Loved the showrooms. Photographs really don't do some of those saxes justice. I thought that the finish on the Matte Selmers was especially stunning.
Keep up the good work, regards, Mark Page