Vandoren Java Tenor Saxophone Reeds #3, Box of 5

by Vandoren

Product Features

• Ideal for Jazz and Commercial music
• Flexible pallet
• Larger surface vibration
• Playing Flexibility
• Box of 5 reeds

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.6 x 1.3 x 4.9 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002D0A5A
• Item model number: SR273
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #968 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #2 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Wind Instrument Accessories > Woodwind Accessories > Saxophone Accessories > Reeds > Tenor Saxes

Product Description

Java series saxophone reeds were developed by Vandoren in 1983 for jazz and commercial music. A thicker extremity and a more flexible pallet than the Traditional reed allow vibration over a larger surface area with maximum elasticity. This type of vertebral column gives the musician much greater playing flexibility as the resultant elasticity zone is very large. The JA stands for Jazz and the VA stands for Variety (entertainment music) and ...Vandoren!

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reeds are perfect for every type of playing, January 27, 2011

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James - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vandoren Java Tenor Saxophone Reeds #3, Box of 5 (Electronics)

I play tenor sax in school and in many groups outside of school. I used to use a Rico 2.5 for tenor. These reeds are perfect for me as they offer a more full sound. I play classical music and jazz in school and no matter what instrument I play on these sound great. I would recommend these to people who use rico reeds as they may find the Vandoren Java to be a better reed for them. Personally, I used a rico 2.5 on tenor and still use a rico 2 on alto (I find the rico brand to be fine for alto). These Vandoren Java 3 are the perfect strength.

5.0 out of 5 stars Get these, September 20, 2011

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Joel - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vandoren Java Tenor Saxophone Reeds #3, Box of 5 (Electronics)

I'm a senior in high school, and I've been playing tenor since 6th grade. These are the reeds that I buy. I like their sound, and they're much more reliable than Rico reeds. Get them.