ALTO SAXOPHONE Mouthpiece “V16”, by Vandoren
JAVA, V16 and ZZ reeds are more particularly recommended for these mouthpieces.
The ALTO mouthpiece is available in 5 tip openings and two chambers:
S Small chamber: Particularly focused and dynamic, ideal for lead alto.
M Medium chamber: Warm and expressive, ideal for section playing.
Ten options:
FACING A5-S (Option 1):
The tip opening preferred by history’s greatest jazz soloists.
Opening: 1,88+ mm
Facing length: ML
FACING A6-S (Option 2):
The most played mouthpiece, in every style.
Opening: 1,96 mm
Facing legth: ML
FACING A7-S (Option 3):
The perfect balance in power and dynamic range.
Opening: 2,04 mm
Facing legth: ML
FACING A8-S (Option 4):
An open mouthpiece with qualities similar to the A5.
Opening: 2,10 mm
Facing legth: MS
FACING A9-S (Option 5):
Powerful and expressive.
Opening: 2,25 mm
Facing legth: ML
FACING A5-M (Option 6):
The tip opening preferred by history’s greatest jazz soloists.
Opening: 1,88+ mm
Facing length: ML
FACING A6-M (Option 7):
The most played mouthpiece, in every style.
Opening: 1,96 mm
Facing legth: ML
FACING A7-M (Option 8):
The perfect balance in power and dynamic range.
Opening: 2,04 mm
Facing legth: ML
FACING A8-M (Option 9):
An open mouthpiece with qualities similar to the A5.
Opening: 2,10 mm
Facing legth: MS
FACING A9-M (Option 10):
Powerful and expressive.
Opening: 2,25 mm
Facing legth: ML
