Vandoren Alto Saxophone Mouthpieces

What they say

Mouthpieces with shorter facings or larger tip openings are best suited to softer reeds. Longer facings or more closed tip openings are best for harder reeds. See the table below more more details, or contact our in store specialists.

V5 and V5 Jazz

These mouthpieces are characterised by a traditional round chamber. They are available in a wide range of models for both classical and jazz players.

Optimum

The conception of this series was the fruit of research on both external shape (particularly the beak) and sound, in order to meet the needs of today’s saxophone players.

Java and Jumbo Java

JAVA ebonite mouthpieces are suited to jazz, soul and funk. Similar in sound concept to a metal mouthpiece, with the comfortable feel of ebonite. The most hard-hitting mouthpiece of the line. Designed with a small chamber, a very high baffle and a large bore. Produces a powerful, aggressive tone with excellent projection, comparable to edgy metal mouthpieces.

V16

Mouthpieces inspired by the sounds of the greatest Jazz players from the fifties to the present. JAVA, V16 and ZZ reeds are more particularly recommended for these mouthpieces.

Specs

Model	Tip Opening (mm)	Facing Length	Suggested Reed (Traditional)	Notes
V5 A15	1.76	Med-Long	3 - 4	Very easy blowing, the A15 is recommended by educators for students of classical music
V5 A17	1.52	Short	3 - 4	While maintaining perfect homogeneity in every register, it allies timbre and ease with richness of sound.
V5 A20	1.86	Med-Long	2.5 - 3	For those looking for a compact, centered sound
V5 A25	1.86	Med-Long	2.5 - 3.5	Similar in conception to the A15 but a little more open
V5 A27	1.65	Med-Short	2.5 - 3.5	The classic mouthpiece. It produces optimal homogeneity in tone throughout the instrument's range
V5 A28	1.63+	Med-Short	2.5 - 3	The alto saxophone reference in the V5 series. Rich sound, colour, brilliance, and dynamic range.
V5 Jazz A35	2.06	Med-Long	2 - 3	Open mouthpiece, well adapted to all styles, both jazz and classical
V5 Jazz A45	2.20	Med-Long	2 - 3	A warm, velvety sound.
V5 Jazz A55	2.47	Long	2 - 3	The most open mouthpiece in the V5 range while conserving depth and roundness of sound
Java A45	2.2	Med-Long	2 - 3	An intermediary tip opening between the V16 A8 and A9 mouthpieces, with the Java sound
Java A55	2.47	Long	2 - 3	The standard model in the Java category
Jumbo Java A45	2.20	Med-Long	2 - 3	The standard mouthpiece for salsa, rock, and modern music.
Jumbo Java A55	2.47	Long	2 - 3	Its balance between projection and comfort makes it the standard model in this category.
V16 A6M	1.96	Med-Long	2.5 - 3.5	The most played mouthpiece, in every style.
V16 A8M	2.1	Med-Short	2 - 3	An open mouthpiece with bright playing qualities. The medium chamber is warm and expressive - ideal for ensemble playing