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Vandoren V16 — Alto Saxophone Reeds — Buy at SoundsGood
Vandoren V16 — jazz reed with darker, "vintage" tone. Unfiled. Thicker blank. Inspired by great jazz players of the 50s–60s! For bebop, swing.
Vandoren V16
Vintage jazz
Vintage jazz
Free shipping
Over ₴4,000
Over ₴4,000
Instalments
PrivatBank / monobank
PrivatBank / monobank
Darker jazz
Bebop, swing, retro
Bebop, swing, retro
🔵 What
📐 Vintage tone!
V16 = for classic jazz connoisseurs. Darker, "fuller" than Java. Less "brightness" — more "character." Tone like 50s–60s recordings.
📐 Lineup
Java 🟢 (bright) → Java Red → ZZ 🟡 (balanced) → V16 ⭐ 🔵 (dark, "retro"). V16 = darkest jazz reed!
📊 Comparison
Vandoren saxophone reeds comparison
| Reed | Tone | Style | 10 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java 🟢 | Bright | Modern jazz | ~$30 |
| ZZ 🟡 | Balanced | R&B, funk | ~$30 |
| V16 ⭐ 🔵 | Darker, "retro" | Bebop, swing ⭐ | ~$30 |
| Select Jazz | Balanced | Jazz (D'Addario) | ~$30 |
📐 V16 vs Java
Java = bright, modern. V16 = darker, vintage. Brecker = Java. Parker = V16. Different characters!
📐 V16 vs ZZ
ZZ = between. V16 = darker. ZZ = "a bit of everything." V16 = definitely dark.
💪 Strength
📐 Available
1.5–5. Popular: 2.5, 3 ⭐. V16 harder than Java! Java 3 → V16 2.5 or 3. Start softer!
🎵 Mouthpiece
📐 Pairings
V16 mouthpiece A6 + V16 reed 2.5–3 ⭐: "Vandoren system"! Otto Link + V16 2.5 ⭐: maximum retro! Meyer 6M + V16 2.5–3. Soloist + V16 2.5.
🎯 How to Choose
🎵 Bebop
V16 2.5–3 ⭐ + Otto Link or V16 mouthpiece. Perfect!
🎵 Java "too bright"
V16 = answer! Darker, fuller. Same mouthpiece + V16.
🎵 "Old" sound
V16 + Otto Link = maximum vintage. 50s–60s recordings!
🎵 Java to V16
Java 3 → V16 2.5–3 (harder!). Or ZZ first (between).
🎵 NOT classical!
V16 = unfiled, jazz. Classical = Traditional.
💰 Price
~$25–35/10. Same as Java & ZZ.
❓ FAQ
V16 or Java?
Java = brighter, modern. V16 = darker, vintage. Both great for DIFFERENT jazz!
V16 popular?
~20% of jazz players. "Connoisseur's reed." Devoted fans!
V16 reed + V16 mouthpiece?
YES! Designed together. Vandoren recommends!
How long?
1–4 weeks. Thicker blank = sometimes longer. Rotate!
🏆 Why SoundsGood
V16
All strengths
Free Shipping
Over ₴4,000
Instalments
PrivatBank
Advice
Match strength
Vandoren jazz
Java, ZZ, V16
Showroom
Olzhycha 15, Kyiv
📞 Contacts
✉️ Email
📍 Address
15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv, 04116
Metro: Dorohozhychi
🕐 Hours
Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed