The Vandoren V12 reeds are manufactured from cane tubes with the same diameter as cane used for alto saxophone reeds. As a result, they have a thicker heel and are cut on a longer palette with a slightly thicker tip than the Traditional. This is well suited to mouthpieces with a longer lay, the longer palette means that more of the reed is vibrating, resulting in a deeper, richer sound. The thicker tip gives body to the attack and also increases the longevity of the reed.
However, if used on a mouthpiece with a short lay it can therefore have an unclear sound.
- French made reeds, supplied in pack of 10.
- Individually wrapped to protect from temperature and humidity changes.
- Thick heel with a thicker tip than the Traditionals.
- The long palette cut suits longer facing mouthpieces.
- Cut from the same diameter tube as Alto Sax reeds.
Reviews
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2020-01-02
No problem.
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2019-10-30
I was advised to upgrade to V12 reed which was good advice as it
seems to be the perfect reed for me.
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2019-10-19
Reeds recommended by staff in a previous visit to the store. Great advice as always
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2019-09-03
Excellent quality and good sound
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2018-10-26
My usual reed--high quality and reliable strength indicator.
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2017-05-05
Hoping the strength of reed is consistent throughout the box
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2017-03-20
the reeds sound great. Would buy again.
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2017-03-02
Excellent blah blah blah there is no more
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2016-10-16
Always a bit of variety in how reeds play. Of the three I have played so far, one is excellent, one good and one really difficult to achieve a non muffled sound.
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2016-03-02
Consistent and reliable
