

Vandoren - the mouthpiece is the motor of an instrument, which gives it its overall timbre and pitch. The quality of the mouthpiece is vital for it allows artistes to display the full range of their expressiveness. If the mouthpiece you are interested in is not listed, please contact us.
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.
These mouthpieces are characterised by a traditional round chamber. They are available in a wide range of models for both classical and jazz players.
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 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.
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.
Model | Tip Opening (mm) | Facing Length | Suggested Reed (Traditional) | Notes |
V5 T15 | 1.76 | Med-Short | 3 - 4 | Very easy blowing and articulation |
V5 T20 |
2.04 | Medium | 2 - 3 | The best sound quality: compact and centered |
V5 T25 | ||||
V5 T35 | 2.3 | Medium | 2 - 3 | An open mouthpiece that works in every style |
V5 T27 |
1.77 |
Med-Short | 3 - 4 | A comfortable mouthpiece, particularly precise in the upper register |
Java T55 | 2.5 | Long | 2 - 2.5 | A comfortable mouthpiece with the tip opening of the V16 T6 |
Java T75 | ||||
Jumbo Java T55 | 2.5 | Long | 2 - 2.5 | Clear, balanced, and rich timbre |
Jumbo Java T75 | ||||
V16 T7 | ||||
V16 T8 | ||||
V16 T10 | 3.05 | Med-Long | 1.5 - 2.5 | A homogenous, particularly responsive mouthpiece |
Vandoren - the mouthpiece is the motor of an instrument, which gives it its overall timbre and pitch. The quality of the mouthpiece is vital for it allows artistes to display the full range of their expressiveness. If the mouthpiece you are interested in is not listed, please contact us.