Vandoren SR273 Tenor Sax JAVA Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5

Excellent reeds for both alto and tenor saxophones. They produce a rich, warm tone with great response across all registers, making them ideal for beginners and advanced players alike. Very consistent quality, and each reed feels well-made and durable. A reliable choice for everyday practice and performance.

I played tenor 35 years ago and swore by Rico Royal reeds. When I took it up again a couple years ago the sax I bought came with some old Rico Royals. They were just like I remembered, but I bought a box of new ones and they were uniformly disappointing. A sax player friend (who hadn't taken a 35-year hiatus) confirmed that their quality had suffered over the years. So I tried a Vandoren sample pack. I loved the Red Java reed, which had a rich & lively sound, but bought a box and none of them lived up to the promise of that first reed. I also liked the Green Java sample reed -- a little more mellow than the Red -- and tried a box of those. This time every reed in the box sounded great. And now I just upgraded from 2.5 to 3 and every reed in that box sounds even better, so I've found my new reed of choice.

My so plays the Tenor sax and this is the reed that is the “go to” each box has consistent quality and longevity of reeds. They are a bit on the procey side, but TOTALLY worth the investment.

I play tenor sax in school and in many groups outside of school. I used to use a Rico 2.5 for tenor. These reeds are perfect for me as they offer a more full sound. I play classical music and jazz in school and no matter what instrument I play on these sound great. I would recommend these to people who use rico reeds as they may find the Vandoren Java to be a better reed for them. Personally, I used a rico 2.5 on tenor and still use a rico 2 on alto (I find the rico brand to be fine for alto). These Vandoren Java 3 are the perfect strength.

My go to for the gig tenor for its brightness and ability to get a cutting sound in a noisy club situation and a room where the sound is more dead. My issue is way too often I get samples that feel like Im playing a 2x4 and sound like I am playing through a pillow. I try to scrape and adjust and no-go. Been playing almost 5 0 yrs so I know dead reeds. Would hate to go to synthetic but reeds cost too much to may almost 30 bucks and get three good ones for a tenor.

Vandoren's are by far my favorite reed. Tried many but keep coming back to Vandoren greens. Can't go wrong with these reeds.

It is good as usual. I am using this brand for more than 2 years. No complaint.

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Muy bien el producto y rapida entrega, es lo que me esperaba, lo volveria a comprar, y lo recomiendo a todo el mundo por su buena calidad.

Las cañas Vandoren Java Green son ya mis favoritas pero, debo reconocer que estas del 3 no me sirvieron para mi boquilla de metal Otto Link, son un poco blandas. Pero pude adaptarlas sin problema a mi boquilla Rico Royal Metalite. Son cañas de gran calidad, respuesta inmediata, con buenos agudos y cálidos graves. No les pongo el 5 porque no cumplieron con el objetivo que buscaba pero, son cañas muy buenas.

Goede rieten, consistent. Ik gebruik ze in combinatie met een ebonieten Otto Link #7 mondstuk.

De la qualité comme d'habitude.

Good quality reeds, easy to use.