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. Sweetwater offers V16 saxophone reeds in multiple strengths to suit the needs of any player.
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Vandoren: a rich legacy of top-tier reed making
Since its establishment in 1905, Vandoren has been all about family. Founder Eugène 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 V16 Saxophone Reeds Features:
- Unfiled cane reed
- Extended palette contributes a strong tone and deep fundamental
- Thicker tip imbues the tone with a percussive quality
- Available in a variety of strengths
