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The Ultimate Reed Variety Pack for Jazz Players!





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This 4-pack of reeds from Vandoren includes a V16 reed, a JAVA Green reed, a JAVA Red reed, and a ZZ reed. Each reed comes sealed in a "flow pack" for maximum freshness; a reed comparison chart is also included on each mix card. This pack is a fantastic tool that allows jazz alto saxophonists to sample the unique characteristics of all four jazz-style reeds without having to break the bank on four separate multi-packs.





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V16 reed: tuned for American jazz





In the early '90s, prominent Vandoren users from the United States approached the company for a reed that could keep up with the forward-thinking American Jazz saxophone sound. The answer came in 1993 with the introduction of Vandoren V16 Jazz Saxophone Reeds. Modeled from the celebrated JAVA design, V16 reeds have a thicker heart and tip along with an extended palette. Once you’re warmed up, a V16 reed delivers a deep, focused sound with an added brilliance and a percussive nature.





JAVA Green reed: more vibration, quicker response





Where do you turn when you need a jazz reed that can hold its own in a pop mix? Vandoren JAVA Green reeds, of course! JAVA Green reeds feature thicker tips with flexible palettes that deliver more reed vibration than old-school designs. The unfiled JAVA design has a thin spine and heart, which vastly improves response. Put all the features together, and the result is a bright, powerful sound with a lightning-quick response. At Sweetwater, many jazz saxophonists rely upon Vandoren JAVA Green saxophone reeds onstage at venues around town and in the studio. Join the ranks of Vandoren JAVA Green players, and experience these high-performance reeds for yourself.





JAVA Red reed: filed Version of the JAVA





The next generation of JAVA reeds has officially arrived! Vandoren JAVA Red saxophone reeds have a more comprehensive sonic range than the originals, with the same bright, powerful tone. The filed cut offers even more flexibility than the standard Green JAVA! What results is a sonorous sound with a hall-filling projection and a laser-focused attack. We’ve found that JAVA Red reeds are ideal for jazz, contemporary compositions, and R&B. In addition, more than a few Sweetwater Sales Engineers have been spotted onstage and in the studio with JAVA Red reeds. Try out these reeds and experience what they'll do for your tone.





ZZ reed: high-performance jazz saxophone reed





If you have yet to find the perfect jazz reed, you've come to the right place! ZZ saxophone reeds take the basic shape of a V16 and marry it with the flexible palette of a JAVA to produce a stunning sound that responds to your lightest touch. Vandoren reports that the unique heart and tip of a ZZ reed give it the color needed for jazz while extending the reed’s life. Grab a box of Vandoren ZZ reeds from Sweetwater, and the next-level performance is all but guaranteed to win you over.





Vandoren: a rich legacy of top-tier reed making





Since its establishment in 1905, Vandoren has been all about family. Founder Eugene Van Doren led the company to great prosperity, solidifying Vandoren as a worldwide presence that specialized in reeds, mouthpieces, accessories, and more. Three generations later, Vandoren continues to make waves in the woodwind industry, with clarinet and saxophone reeds playing a critical role in the company's continued success. Vandoren reeds are constructed from cane grown right in their fields located in the south of France, with all waste material recycled through composting and other means. These high-quality reeds deliver an incredible response in all playing registers, warmer than other similar reeds while adding an unmistakable depth and clarity to your playing. Best of all, Vandoren reeds are available for the complete family of clarinets and saxophones, with a wide variety of strengths, cuts, and pack sizes to suit the needs of players of all skill levels. Need to replenish your reed collection? Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer today and add over a century of top-notch artistry to your toolkit with Vandoren reeds!





Vandoren SRMIXA3 Alto Sax Reed 4-pack Features:


1 V16 reed with a deep, focused, percussive sound


1 JAVA Green reed that is bright, powerful, and responsive


1 JAVA Red reed offering fantastic projection and attack


1 ZZ reed provides the best shape and palette combination with incredible color


All reeds come sealed in a "flow pack" for extra freshness


Reed comparison chart included on all mix cards


Reed strength: 2.5