Vandoren SR2225 Tenor Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 2.5; Box of 5

$ 20.99

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Based on 1,026 ratings

For beginners

8.93

Durability

8.68

Value for money

8.08

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Product Description

Traditional reeds are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing even the highest notes to be played with a pianissimo attack.

Extremely versatile, allowing large intervals to be played legato or staccato while maintaining the richness of tone that gives the sound body and clarity that Vandoren reeds are known for.

Traditional reeds are available in a variety of strengths for all clarinets and saxophones.

To maintain freshness, each reed is sealed in a 'Flow Pack.'

Questions & Answers

Will a bass clarinet be able to play these? I've heard a lot of different perspectives. ?

On a bass clarinet, I wouldn't use these.

Selected User Reviews For Vandoren SR2225 Tenor Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 2.5; Box of 5

Amazing

5/5

These are incredible reeds. They have a great sound and are very consistent. However, you will need to break them in, which is a simple process. Every day, soak the entire reed for a minute or two in water before putting it in your case. Then, later, take it out and play on each reed for about 5 minutes at most, and usually in around 4-minute increments. These reeds are going to be incredible in five days. Some of the reeds in the box are garbage, but this is true of every box. Rico reeds are superior to garbage reeds in terms of performance. 😂.

Leonard Butler

| Jan 26, 2021

I couldn't get it to work for me

3/5

I use an old, cheap mouthpiece, and the Vandorens didn't work right out of the box for me. To get them halfway decent, I had to sand a lot. I changed to a resin reed from the Leger Signature Series. It has its quirks, but it outperforms cane reeds in terms of durability and lasts almost indefinitely. I've yet to come across a cane reed that consistently performs right out of the box.

Carson Gregory

| Oct 24, 2021

Every single one of them had been broken

3/5

I got three out of five reeds, and three of them were cracked. My daughter didn't tell me about it until I couldn't return them. The next time, I'll visit a music store.

Tyler Dalton

| Nov 14, 2021

I was using a Rico Strength 2 and was having trouble getting my saxophone to make a sound

5/5

I got these, and I was able to play again right away. They have an excellent cut and perform admirably.

Sullivan Booker

| Apr 09, 2021

I've ordered these several times over the years and they're great

5/5

Quality is always a given.

Aryan Fox

| Feb 26, 2021

I'd purchase it again

5/5

I've been using this product for quite some time and am very pleased with it. Overall, this is an excellent product that I would purchase again.

Mariam Blackwell

| Jun 03, 2021

Experienced players will love these reeds

5/5

I've been playing saxophone for about seven years and these reeds are fantastic! The sound quality is 100 times better than any other brand of reeds, including reedco! But I wouldn't recommend them to a beginner because it's difficult to get a sound out of them at first; however, if you've been playing for a while, you'll be fine! THESE REEDS ARE AMAZING!.

Amalia Anthony

| Apr 23, 2021

For traditional music, this is perfect

5/5

Granddaughter is a tenor saxophonist who performs both traditional and jazz music. Vandoren reeds, both types, are a favorite. I've only played alto sax for about 10 minutes, so I can't comment on their quality, but she bought them on the advice of her sax teacher and has never complained. We've used both types of boxes.

Hector Long

| Nov 01, 2021