This Optimum series is hailed as a great success, winning approval from players in all genres of music. The AL3 is primarily chosen by grade players and more classical users wanting a good all round mouthpiece with a closer facing that suits harder reeds.
Made in France.
Straight through round tone chamber and a Medium Long facing.
Especially suited to classical and graded repertoire.
The AL3 has quite a narrow tip opening and as such has a focused controlled sound that suits a harder reed set-up.
14 day trial available.
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Returned as my son kept the Selmer S80 which was easier to play overall. But this Vandoren is good quality and the decision is subjective.
Why Buy from Dawkes Music?
Dawkes Music & Windcraft Ltd are a globally recognised UK based Music Industry company that have expert staff who specialise in products, performance, teaching and repairing in the brass and woodwind sector.
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14 Day Approval
Try your item at home, in a lesson, in the band and make sure it's perfect for you. If you are not convinced we can refund the item in full upon return. (£3 re-stocking fee on any mouthpieces, approval not available on reeds).
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We have 18 members of staff in-store and on the telephone 6 days a week, and our online service is 24/7. Experience you can trust with over 40 years in the business and a third generation specialist family business.
Buyback Example
Purchasing a first Instrument outright need not be an expensive risk with our buy-back scheme.
Return your Instrument in good condition within 6 months and we will refund 90% of the purchase price less the original VAT paid.
Your original purchase price:
£129.73
We deduct the original VAT paid
£-21.62
We make a charge of 10%
£-10.81
Total Amount Refunded
£97.30
Total Cost for 6 Months use
£32.43
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