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Saxophone Reeds — Buy at SoundsGood
Saxophone reeds — Vandoren, D'Addario (Rico, Royal, Select Jazz), Gonzalez, Rigotti, Légère. For alto, tenor, soprano, baritone. Classical, jazz, pop, funk. Strength 1.5–5. SoundsGood — saxophone reeds in Ukraine!
Vandoren, D'Addario
Gonzalez, Légère
Gonzalez, Légère
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Alto, tenor, soprano
Baritone
Baritone
🎷 By Saxophone Type
📐 Alto Saxophone (Eb) ⭐
Most popular! ~60% of players. Largest reed selection. All brands and series available. Standard strength: 2.5–3. Start here!
📐 Tenor Saxophone (Bb) ⭐
"The voice of jazz!" Reeds larger than alto. NOT compatible! Standard strength: 2.5–3. Wide jazz series selection.
📐 Soprano Saxophone (Bb)
Small! Smaller reeds. Less selection than alto/tenor. Strength usually 3–3.5. Vandoren, D'Addario, Légère.
📐 Baritone Saxophone (Eb)
Big! Largest reeds. Limited selection. Strength 2.5–3. Vandoren, D'Addario. More expensive.
⚠️ Each saxophone = its own reed size! Alto ≠ tenor ≠ soprano ≠ baritone. NOT compatible! Check the box label.
🇫🇷 Vandoren for Saxophone
📐 Traditional (blue) ⭐
Standard #1! Filed cut. Balanced tone. For classical and general use. All saxophones. Unsure = Traditional!
📐 Java (green) ⭐
For jazz! Unfiled. Flexible, bright tone. Most popular jazz reed. Great articulation. All saxophones.
📐 Java Red
Java + more power! Unfiled. More projection and "punch." For rock, funk, R&B, modern jazz.
📐 V16 (grey)
Vintage jazz! Unfiled. "Darker" than Java, closer to 50s-60s sound. For traditional jazz and big band. Alto, tenor.
📐 ZZ (gold)
Most flexible! Unfiled. Maximum jazz flexibility. Easy note bending. Wide dynamic range. Alto, tenor.
📐 V12 (silver)
Warmer classical! Filed, thicker heel. Warmer than Traditional. For orchestra and chamber. Alto, tenor, soprano.
Vandoren for sax: Classical = Traditional / V12. Jazz = Java / Java Red / V16 / ZZ.
🇺🇸 D'Addario for Saxophone
📐 Rico (orange)
Budget! Unfiled. Cheapest. Beginners. 10/25 pcs. ~$14/10.
📐 Royal (blue)
Improved Rico. Filed. Better tone. Students. ~$21/10.
📐 Select Jazz ⭐
For jazz! Filed AND Unfiled versions! Selected cane. Serious jazz players. Java/V16 competitor. ~$25/10.
📐 Reserve / Reserve Classic
For classical! Filed. Selected cane. Traditional/V12 competitor. "+" strengths. ~$28/10.
📐 La Voz
Unfiled for jazz! Letter system (Soft–Hard). Bright, projecting. For jazz and pop.
📐 Plasticover
Cane + plastic! No soaking. Box of 5. For marching and outdoor.
D'Addario path: Rico → Royal → Reserve (classical) / Select Jazz (jazz)
🌿 Other Brands
📐 Gonzalez
Argentinian! Classic (≈ Traditional), FOF (≈ V12), RC (unfiled). 20–30% cheaper! Alto, tenor.
📐 Rigotti
From the cane grower! Provence. Gold (warmer), White (brighter). Alto, tenor, soprano.
📐 Légère (synthetic) ⭐
100% synthetic! Canada. Lasts months. No soaking. Classic, Signature, Studio Cut. 0.25 steps! All saxophones.
🎵 Classical vs Jazz
| Parameter | Classical | Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Cut | Filed | Unfiled |
| Tone | Warm, balanced | Bright, open |
| Vandoren | Traditional, V12 | Java, Java Red, V16, ZZ |
| D'Addario | Royal, Reserve | Select Jazz, La Voz, Rico |
| Mouthpiece | Closer (Vandoren S80) | More open (Meyer, Otto Link) |
| Strength | Usually 3–3.5 | Usually 2–3 |
💪 Strength Guide
🎷 Alto Saxophone
Beginner: 1.5–2. Student: 2–2.5 ⭐. Advanced: 2.5–3 ⭐⭐. Pro: 3–3.5. Jazz = usually thinner (2–2.5).
🎷 Tenor Saxophone
Beginner: 1.5–2. Student: 2–2.5 ⭐. Advanced: 2.5–3 ⭐⭐. Pro: 3–3.5. Same as alto.
🎷 Soprano Saxophone
Usually 0.5 thicker than alto. 2.5–3 ⭐ = standard. Smaller mouthpiece = higher strength.
🎷 Baritone Saxophone
2–2.5 ⭐ = standard. Large mouthpiece = thinner reed.
🎷 Classical vs Jazz
Classical: 3–3.5 (closed mouthpiece). Jazz: 2–2.5 (open mouthpiece). More open = thinner reed!
⚠️ Rule
Start with 2! Increase by 0.5 every 3–6 months. Don't jump! Vandoren 3 ≠ D'Addario 3 — every brand differs slightly.
📐 Filed vs Unfiled
📐 Filed
Traditional, Royal, Reserve, V12. Bark strip removed from heel. Warmer, balanced tone. For classical.
📐 Unfiled
Rico, Java, Java Red, V16, ZZ, Select Jazz Unfiled, La Voz. Bark left on. Brighter, "livelier" tone. For jazz!
❓ FAQ
Which reed for beginners?
Rico 2 (cheapest) or Vandoren Traditional 2 (standard). For alto or tenor. Start with 2!
Java / V16 / ZZ difference?
All jazz! Java: flexible, bright, most popular. V16: more "vintage," darker. ZZ: maximum flexibility. Start with Java!
Do alto reeds fit tenor?
NO! Different size. Each sax = its own reed. Check the box.
How long?
Natural: 1–4 weeks. Synthetic (Légère): 3–6 months. Rotate 3–5 reeds.
Synthetic for saxophone?
Légère = leader. Classic, Signature, Studio Cut. Lasts months. 0.25 steps. For outdoor, backup, allergy.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Saxophone reeds
Vandoren, D'Addario, Gonzalez, Légère
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Alto, tenor, soprano, baritone
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