Vandoren SR7215 Tenor Sax V16 Reeds Strength 1.5; Box of 5
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My STM is a vintage model that has been restored to its former glory. 107 (7*). I prefer the sound and performance of these reeds to the ZZs and Javas. 2 1/2 is a lighter, brighter, and faster version. 3 1/2 is a little darker and slower. Because I want to slap it on and go, I usually use 3s. Of course, this is a case where YMMV stands for "Your Mileage May Vary."
These reeds are fantastic. They can't be harmed! For someone who has only been playing for two years, this is quite impressive. I'm guessing they're not filed; I'll have to see how a filed reed looks.
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So, first and foremost, let me say - just to give you a sense of scale - I mostly play jazz and rock, and my general playing style and embouchoure are both pretty relaxed, so I'm using these reeds with a Runyon Custom Spoiler mouthpiece on a Cannonball Big Bell Stone Series Tenor. br>br>So I got a box of V16s in the mail today, took one out of the box, soaked and broke it in a little, and slipped it onto my runyon (without the spoiler). I decided I loved these reeds after about 3 seconds of playing! I spent about an hour playing on that single reed, and here's what I've learned so far: The sound is pure and clean, centered, full, and warm when using the Cannonball with the Runyon mouthpiece. My note- These make bending even more appealing - I'm more in tune with my head's pitches, and I can get a little buzz going when I want it, but I don't have to deal with any when I don't. Every note in the horn's standard range came out smooth and easy at all volumes. I haven't tried altissimo yet (I don't usually play that high). In the coming days, I'll provide an update if I discover any issues. If I don't update, it's because the altissimo range was as sweet as the rest of the horn. br>br>I'm not sure how to put it into words, but I think the best way to describe it is that as soon as I blew the first note with the V16, I felt completely "at home. " There was no need for me to exert any pressure. Without having to work hard to control the reed, I was able to focus entirely on playing. I'm overjoyed that I came across these. I'd been playing on ZZs for a while and enjoyed it, but I wanted to try something new - There was something missing from my tone when I was listening to the ZZs. I'm glad I took the time to look! Also, this could very well be a fluke, as it is not common in general, but ALL 5 of the reeds in the box I received appear to be in perfect condition! I haven't played all 5, so some of them may not play well after all, but none of them are chipped, cracked, split, or warped. The V16s are also a little stiffer than the ZZs. These things scurry around like Java Reds. So, if you're switching from ZZs, a V16 2 is somewhere between ZZ 2 and ZZ 2 1/2 in terms of strength. br>br>As I previously stated, I cannot guarantee that anyone else will have the same experience with these reeds as I did because every setup/player is unique, but I would DEFINITELY recommend giving the V16s a try to anyone who is still looking for their ideal reed. My search has come to an end, thankfully!.
These reeds sound fantastic straight out of the box, whether you're playing classical, jazz, or any other genre.
My tenor saxophone sounds great thanks to the reeds, which are a good brand. They are extremely long-lasting.
With a mouthpiece and a good ligature, you can easily change the character and sound of this reed. You can make it sound like a bear or you can make it sound like any other type of music. I've been playing reeds for 60 years and think I know what I'm doing, but this one is a must-have for your reed collection.
I'd purchase these again.
These are some of the finest reeds available. It sounds wonderful.
Throughout the saxophone's range, it is well-balanced. These reeds are fantastic. Throughout the saxophone's range, it is well-balanced. It has a long life expectancy. The sound quality is excellent. shifted from 2 to There was a noticeable difference in strength between the 5th and 6th strength levels. Although not as free-flowing as free-blowing, the intonation is extremely solid.
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