12 best professional saxophones

• Gold lacquered body Eb alto saxophone with high F# key alto sax
• Large bore, ribbed construction, quality leather pads with metal tone boosters, contoured keys with faux mother of pearl inlays
• Includes: Pro-deluxe durable hard-shell case, mouthpiece, neck strap, a box of 10 reeds (Size 2.5"), cleaning cloth & rod, and a pair of gloves
• Bonus: Cecilio 92-D chromatic/string tuner with metronome & pocketbook
• Ideal for both beginners and advanced players

User questions & answers

Question:	is the sound quality good
Answer:	Yes it is.my son sounds really good and he is beginner.
Question:	what is the weight of the saxophone with the bag
Answer:	sorry it took me long to answer it is about 10 to 15 pounds, its really light. I used to ride my bike, run, walk for 30 minutes to my practice sections and it wasn't heavy. Now the regular saxophone strap is for masochist, so just buy a neotech strap.
Question:	i am an adult looking to purchase this saxophone. does any adults have experience playing and living this instrument
Answer:	I recently bought this saxophone I'm 41 years old and a professional musician While there are better saxophones our there (including with a 10x price tag!) this saxophone is an excellent investment. The saxophone is a little full-bodies for me but aside from that it's wonderful. The only problem I have with this saxophone is the right hand palm keys are a little too far back for me. I have to completely readjust my hand every time I need to use tge palm keys to do a flutter or trill. Another problem is the left hand palm keys are quite sharp and dig into my hand at times when I use them. A word about the tone...it's very dark and full-bodied which for me is a problem as I prefer my alto to sing with fire and brilliance by the bucket load! I switch between an ARB metal 6 and a Vandoren Jumbo Java A45. While the time I get is nice I still don't get the bright tone or edginess that I get on my 1940s Evette Schaeffer. It's a wonderful saxophone for the money and should last for years to carry anyone well into their professional career (if that's what you're after).
Question:	Does it sound the same as a Yamaha saxophone or worst
Answer:	The Yamaha YAS 61 was supposed to be Yamaha`s first professional model saxophone. In my opinion the Yamaha YAS 61 sounds brighter and louder, but that`s with the Bamber jazz mouthpiece. That will make a difference. The Mendini was not far behind the Yamaha YAS 61 in sound though. I give the Yamaha YAS 61 a grade A for sound quality, and the Mendini Alto Saxophone a grade B to B+ for sound quality. Switching to a jazz mouthpiece on the Mendini does make it sound brighter. I like Lavoz reeds too. I have not found the most ideal mouthpiece just yet for the Mendini Sax. I haven`t had it long enough to know. Bamber mouthpieces are not for sale anymore, that is I can`t find them on the internet. Metalite M 5 is inexpensive on amazon.com and will make the Mendini Alto Saxophone louder. It will be short shank so will fit on the cork further out than the mouthpiece that comes with the saxophone. E. Rousseau JDX 6 is another jazz mouthpiece for a little more money. Right now I have been practicing with the mouthpiece that came with the Mendini saxophone with a Lavoz reed. Maybe a homemade metal piece inserted in the mouthpiece will make this mouthpiece play brighter. I think it has a fairly good tone quality with the Mendini mouthpiece. The Mendini alto saxophone has it`s own signature sound as other saxophones have as well. The Mendini alto saxophone is a little quieter and slightly less bright than the Yamaha, and not necessarily worse. Some saxophonist don`t always want that bright of a sound. I do though. Hope that answers your question ? If you want to ask more questions please send another request. I`ll try to help

Product features

Alto Saxophone

Teacher approved, Mendini saxophones are the perfect instruments for the student musicians and a great addition to any level players. The large bore makes it easy for young players to get a great, full bodied sound and the fast action keys allow for easy play-ability for all players. The tone is deep and rich with even intonation throughout the full range. Each instrument is assembled with over 300 hand crafted parts that are all made exclusively by Cecilio. There are no off the shelf parts. Every saxophone is play tested at Cecilio's factory and re-tested at their Los Angeles distribution center to ensure that their high quality standards are met. This is why thousands of instructors have approved these saxophones.

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Chromatic Tuner with Metronome

This tuner is easy to read, has a large LCD display, and can be used to tune any instrument. When using the Metronome function an audible beat is provided for an easy to find downbeat in any of the compound or duple meter settings. A metronome is a device that keeps regular beats to help the musician keep the beat or tempo of a song they are playing. The metronome tempo ranges between 30bpm to 230bpm. With an adjustable note value and tempo range setting mastering complex beats is achieved for any level musician!

Saxophone Pocket Book

This handy, pocket-sized booklet includes a diagram of the parts of the saxophone, a fingering chart, how to assemble and care for, and hold the saxophone, and music reading fundamentals. The studies provide practice for tone, slurs, embouchure, fingering, tonguing, arpeggios, and dotted rhythms. Additional songs and studies introduce and practice more concepts. Major, minor, and chromatic scales are also included.

Accessories

Mendini by Cecilio saxophone includes a mouthpiece with ligature and cap, a pair of gloves, cleaning cloth, cleaning rod, neck strap, cork grease, and a box of 10 reeds (size 2.5).

Hard Case

Mendini by Cecilio saxophones are ship inside a deluxe plush-lined nylon covered lightweight hard case.

Product description

The Jean Paul AS-400 alto saxophone is the perfect sax for beginning and intermediate music students. It offers a superior tone in its class, with even key action and placement that feels just right for Band members. Its fluid key work gives it a relaxed feeling for any saxophonist, while its well-rounded intonation and warm sound make it a welcome instrument in any band. The Jean Paul alto sax features beautiful Yellow brass body construction, power forged keys, a strong bell Brace for durability, and tapered pivot keys for ease of use. You'll appreciate the value of the jean Paul AS-400 alto saxophone just as much as its sound! Jean Paul has designed the perfect saxophone that is easy to play, Durable, made affordable for All beginning and intermediate musicians.

• The Jean Paul Alto Saxophone is in key of Eb
• Comes with robust contoured carrying case for easy transportation.Mouthpiece cap: nickel-plated Resonators: nylon
• Beautiful yellow brass body construction with Lacquer finish
• Included Accessories: 1 Rico Reed, Carrying Case, Cork grease, Gloves ,Cleaning Cloth, Swabs, and Mouthpiece
• Auxiliary keys: High F#

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this brand made in China
Answer:	These saxophones are made in China, yes. I believe they are set up and tuned in Florida, USA.
Question:	How Heavy Is This
Answer:	I haven’t put the case with sax aboard on a scale but I find it is rather heavy. My case has wheels on it and it hasa telescoping handle like a suitcase. My problem is getting a replacement silver neck for the one that is badly corroded and pitted.
Question:	Does this come witb a 4 year warranty
Answer:	The video included with the listing states that it comes with a one year warranty for parts and labor.
Question:	May I ask - whether there are insttruments with white key buttons? I ask because as I see on photo - it looks like more cream pearl buttons
Answer:	Hard to answer this question, I think what you see is what they have. I preferred the pearl buttons I think it looks a little classier with them then just white.

Product features

Jean Paul USA AS-400 Alto Saxophone

The Jean Paul AS-400 Alto Saxophone is the perfect sax for beginning and intermediate music students. It offers a superior tone in its class, with even key action and placement that feels just right for band members. Its fluid key work gives it a relaxed feeling for any saxophonist, while its well-rounded intonation and warm sound make it a welcome instrument in any band. The Jean Paul alto sax features beautiful yellow brass body construction, power forged keys, a strong bell brace for durability, and tapered pivot keys for ease of use. You'll appreciate the value of the Jean Paul AS-400 alto saxophone just as much as its sound! Jean Paul has designed the perfect saxophone that is easy to play, durable, made affordable for all beginning and intermediate musicians.

Carrying Case

The Jean Paul AS-400 comes with a strong durable carrying case. Capable of being carried by hand or switched into back pack style for ease of use transportation. Comfortable straps allow the weight of the instrument to be well balanced, allowing almost any student to get where they need to go.

Easy to Use

With power forged keys and set of professional Rico reeds, the AS-400 offers a superior sound. Bench tested at the factory and quality controlled by a highly skilled technician, the AS-400 produces a beautiful and consistent sound.

Accessories

Each Jean Paul Alto Saxophone comes with its own mouthpiece, ligature, cap, and set of professional Rico reeds. The AS-400 also comes with a neck strap for playing comfort and cork grease with polishing cloth and swab cleaner for maintenance.

Product description

This reed is designed to produce a quality of extremely pure sound due to a very thin reed tip (the area of Reed with maximum vibration), being balanced by a solid vertebral column (more cane in the area which climbs gradually to the heel). These reeds are recognizable by a straight line to delineate the limit of the area of bark. The favorite reed of classic saxophonists worldwide since marcel Mule, it has always been (and is still) used with equal success by many players.

• Traditional reeds are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even highest notes.
• Extremely flexible, allowing the legato or staccato execution of large intervals while maintaining a richness of tone that gives body and clarity to the sound, which is a hallmark of Vandoren reeds.
• Traditional reeds are available for all clarinets and saxophones in various strengths.
• Every reed sealed in 'Flow Pack' to ensure freshness.

User questions & answers

Question:	hello please if I order two or three boxes must I pay the 2.99 ship for each one or only one time? thank you and happy new year
Answer:	Hi There,If you order all the boxes at once, on one order, you would only have to pay shipping one time, for one order.Happy New Year's,TomThe Music Store
Question:	what size should I buy?? any advice im 18, for band
Answer:	Ask your Band Teacher. They usually want every alto sax player using the same mouthpiece and same reed brand and strength . That being said, the 2.5 is an excellent reed. I played on a 2.0 strength for 1st year.
Question:	For an adult beginner, which strength is better or should be used for alto sax
Answer:	Good question! For an adult beginner, I would recommend a Vandoren 2 or 2.5. Even for an adult jaw, a Vandoren strength 3 is probably a bit too stiff.
Question:	Are the reeds stiff? I've heard they are but these were Vandoren from about 10-15 years ago
Answer:	Any new reed is going to be stiff as is expected. The reeds do "loosen" as they are used to some extent. I recommend them to intermediate players. For a beginner then the strength should probably be a 2. Both strengths work well and help deliver a quality tone.

Product description

Trusted by students, revered by educators and relied on by professional musicians, it is all but guaranteed that you will find a Rico reed on an alto sax from the high school band classroom to the stage of the most prestigious symphony in the world. Featuring a thinner vamp cut designed for ease of play, a traditional blank for a clear sound and unfiled for powerful tone, Rico by D’Addario alto sax reeds are ideal for a wide array of playing situations. D’Addario’s new digital reed-making technology has resulted in unprecedented quality and consistency in today’s Rico reed. From the cane fields in France to its reed-manufacturing facility in the USA, D’Addario has invested millions to create the world’s most consistent reed. Rico reeds have been the standard among teachers and students for generations. Priced affordably with students, parents and educators in mind, Rico reeds create a perfect seal on the instrument mouthpiece and are designed to reward the student with an immediate sound. Reeds are available in a variety of strengths, convenient 3-pack, 10-pack, 25-pack dispensers and 50-count boxes for a full range of clarinets and saxophones. For nearly a century, the name Rico has been synonymous with quality reeds. Now part of the D’Addario family of musical instruments and accessories, Rico by D’Addario has revamped the reed-making process to create the reed of choice among all levels of clarinetists and saxophonists, played in the world's most respected symphonies, conservatories, and jazz clubs.

• EASE OF PLAY – Featuring a thinner vamp cut designed for ease of play, a traditional blank for a clear sound and unfiled for powerful tone, Rico alto sax reeds are ideal for a wide array of playing situations. They are perfect for students, revered by educators worldwide and a favorite among jazz musicians.
• FROM FIELD TO FACTORY - Harvested by hand in France, the cane specifically grown to make Rico reeds is the finest in the industry. D’Addario’s new state-of-the-art digital reed-making technology has resulted in unprecedented quality and consistency in today’s Rico reed.
• EDUCATION STANDARD - Rico reeds have been the standard among teachers and students for generations. Priced affordably, Rico reeds are designed to reward the student with an immediate sound.
• PACKAGING OPTIONS – Rico alto sax reeds are available in 3-pack, 10-pack, 25-pack dispensers and 50-count boxes.
• RICO BY D’ADDARIO – For nearly a century, the name Rico has been synonymous with quality reeds. Now part of the D’Addario family of musical instruments and accessories, Rico by D’Addario has revamped the reed-making process to create the most consistent reed in the world.

User questions & answers

Question:	Where are these made ands what chemical are they soaked in
Answer:	The cane comes from France and the reeds are made in the US. There are no chemicals involved in the process.
Question:	Saludo la caña es de alto o tenor
Answer:	Es para alto saxofón
Question:	are these reeds in Eb
Answer:	If you order them in the wrong key you can just file them down.
Question:	Getting my old Conn alto "shooting star" fixed up, relearning how to play after decades. What would be the best reed "strength" for getting back in
Answer:	I started playing sax again after 60 years and now with bad lungs. I've settled in on RICO 2.0. I can get the sound I want and still breathe.

Product features

Rico by D’Addario

Designed for ease of response, Rico by D’Addario reeds are ideal for students, revered by educators worldwide, and a favorite among jazz musicians. D’Addario’s new digital reed-making technology has resulted in unprecedented quality and consistency in today’s Rico reed.

Product Benefits:

Quality and Versatility

Featuring a thinner vamp for ease of play and a traditional blank for a clear sound, Rico reeds are ideal for a wide array of playing situations.

The Education Standard

Rico reeds have been the standard among teachers and students for generations. Rico reeds are designed to reward the student with an immediate sound. Priced with students in mind, Rico provides the best value.

Unprecedented Consistency

D’Addario’s state-of-the-art digital reed-making process ensures each Rico reed is consistent with the next.

Product description

Vandoren Traditional Tenor Saxophone 5 Pack of 3.0 ReedsThe professionals choice of reeds. The Vandoren brand has become the most famous reed in the world for its reliability and quality.  Teachers and professionals encourage students to invest early. This reed is designed to produce a quality of extremely pure sound due to: a very thin reed tip (the area of reed with maximum vibration), being balanced by a solid vertebral column (more cane in the area which climbs gradually to the heel.)  These reeds are recognizable by a straight line to delineate the limit of the area of bark.

• Consistently responsive and wonderfully centered
• Each reed is cut from field-dried cane that grown in the Var region of France
• Package Dimensions: 2.54 L x 12.7 H x 4.318 W (centimeters)
• Item Package Weight: 0.023 kilograms

User questions & answers

Question:	What strength would be good for me i have about 2 month experience with rico reeds
Answer:	If you been just playing for 2 months with 2 1/2 you ready for Vendoren red box 1 1/2 you will see .
Question:	Are these reeds synthetic
Answer:	No. They are cane reeds.
Question:	What reed is recommended for an 11 year old with one year of experience. he has played on a 2 1/2 rico royal
Answer:	After a year of playing, I would think he'd be ready to move up to a firmer reed. I'd suggest a 3, and do a comparison with your current set up. Even with similar hardness, the Rico and Vandoren may play different. Like a pair of shoes, there is no one size fits all. Many factors come into play to get a good tone.
Question:	are these reed synthetic
Answer:	No, they’re cane

Product description

Developed in 1983 for jazz and popular music, the JAVA reed incorporates a thicker tip and a more flexible palette than the Tradational reed which allows the reed to vibrate over a larger surface area with maximum elasticity. This type of vertebral column gives the musician much greater playing flexibility, as the resultant elesticity zone is very large. The palette is the zone where the air waves are propgated with the greatest range. From the tip, the waves are absorbed firther in the JAVA reed.

• More flexible than Traditional and V16 reeds
• Vibrates over a longer palette producing a bright sound with immediate response
• Also available in other strengths
• Every reed sealed in 'Flow Pack' to ensure freshness.

User questions & answers

Question:	If I use a 3.5 on the Vandoren traditional reeds, should I use a 3.5 on these too
Answer:	No. The traditional reeds are harder than the javas. A 3.5 traditional is equivalent to a 4 java. However, make sure to purchase your feed according to your mouthpiece facing. Different mouthpieces need different reed strengths.

Product description

This reed is designed to produce a quality of extremely pure sound due to a very thin reed tip (the area of reed with maximum vibration), being balanced by a solid vertebral column (more cane in the area which climbs gradually to the heel). These reeds are recognizable by a straight line to delineate the limit of the area of bark. The favorite reed of classic saxophonists worldwide since Marcel Mule, it has always been (and is still) used with equal success by many players.

• Traditional reeds are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even highest notes.
• Extremely flexible, allowing the legato or staccato execution of large intervals while maintaining a richness of tone that gives body and clarity to the sound, which is a hallmark of Vandoren reeds.
• Traditional reeds are available for all clarinets and saxophones in various strengths.
• Every reed sealed in 'Flow Pack' to ensure freshness.

User questions & answers

Question:	I am currently playing on a 3.5 Vandoren reed and when I play it sound way too brittle, should I get a 5 reed
Answer:	Hello,you'd rather go up in strength in a more progressive way, going from 3.5 to 5 can be too big of a jump, try for instance a strength 4 and then if you are still not satisfied, you can go for a 4.5 or 5Regards
Question:	Will these work on a bass clarinet? I've heard mixed opinions
Answer:	I would not use these on a bass clarinet!!
Question:	how many reeds are in the box
Answer:	Usually a box of tenor reeds has 5.

Product description

• Traditional Rico cut with a stronger spine
• Strength 2.5, Filed cut, box of 10 reeds
• Works well for both classical and jazz applications
• Also available for full range of clarinets and saxophones
• Also offered in 3-reed packs

User questions & answers

Question:	baritone sax reed rico
Answer:	They are about the same length as the flute body and foot joint (mine is a low C). The long one fits inside of the body, and the short one in the foot joint. They make them so that you can store them in the flute, BUT DO NOT EVER DO THIS!!! The moisture will be trapped inside and destroy the pads! Otherwise, these are awesome for cleaning the flute. I use the long one to swab out all the joints, so the little one is never used. I hope this answers your question. :)
Question:	Why does it have d'addario on the box and not rico when the title says rico
Answer:	Yes - Your should keep the pad in the saxophone. This is a fine way to help the pads health. Otherwise the practicing will fill the body with spit. This is not good for the pads health and will ruin the pads finish.

Product features

CLARITY, CONSISTENTLY.

A favorite among beginners and advancing players, Royal reeds are the next step in refining your sound. Filed and featuring a thinner profile, they’re revered by players and educators worldwide for their ease of response and clarity in sound.

Features:

• Traditional blank and profile with a filed cut for added clarity
• Ideal for beginners
• Designed for ease of play
• Priced affordably
• All D’Addario reeds are designed and manufactured in the USA from naturally grown cane

Clarity and Ease

The filed-feature offers greater clarity of sound for those seeking the purest tone.

Unprecedented Consistency

D’Addario’s state-of-the-art machinery and reed-making process have resulted in unprecedented consistency in today’s Royal reed.

Refining Your Sound

Royal by D'Addario reeds are highly responsive for musicians seeking ease of sound execution.

Product description

The most widely played reeds in the world, with a superiority proven over the years, these reeds suit all styles of music.

• Traditional reeds are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even highest notes.
• Extremely flexible, allowing the legato or staccato execution of large intervals while maintaining a richness of tone that gives body and clarity to the sound, which is a hallmark of Vandoren reeds.
• Traditional reeds are available for all clarinets and saxophones in various strengths.
• Every reed sealed in 'Flow Pack' to ensure freshness.

User questions & answers

Question:	Will these work for the contrabass clarinet
Answer:	It has holes in the bottom for what I assume is a standard hole pattern for a mailbox of this style. I bought this to replace a similar one when mine was damaged by snow plow
Question:	Will these reeds work for bass sax? I know they use the same mouthpiece but I've seen some reeds claiming to be expecially for the bass sax
Answer:	Can you buy a new magnet at your local hardware or home depot?

Product description

Rico royal reeds have a more traditional French filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Conveniently packaged in boxes of ten reeds per pack.

• Traditional Rico cut with a stronger spine
• Strength 2.5, Filed cut, box of 10 reeds
• Works well for both classical and jazz applications
• Also available for full range of clarinets and saxophones
• Also offered in 3-reed packs

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it come with a holder
Answer:	I’m sorry. I don’t remember. I just kind of did it on the fly when the mailbox came in. My mailbox is a half mile down our lane.
Question:	My dad has a Selmer alto saxophone will these Reeds work for his instrument
Answer:	I would say a year

Product features

CLARITY, CONSISTENTLY.

A favorite among beginners and advancing players, Royal reeds are the next step in refining your sound. Filed and featuring a thinner profile, they’re revered by players and educators worldwide for their ease of response and clarity in sound.

Features:

• Traditional blank and profile with a filed cut for added clarity
• Ideal for beginners
• Designed for ease of play
• Priced affordably
• All D’Addario reeds are designed and manufactured in the USA from naturally grown cane

Clarity and Ease

The filed-feature offers greater clarity of sound for those seeking the purest tone.

Unprecedented Consistency

D’Addario’s state-of-the-art machinery and reed-making process have resulted in unprecedented consistency in today’s Royal reed.

Refining Your Sound

Royal by D'Addario reeds are highly responsive for musicians seeking ease of sound execution.

Product description

The Rover Dark assists in producing a full, centered tone. One can compare the results of this ligature with the age-old technology of the string ligature. Enjoyed especially by classical performers for its warm sound, The Rover Dark is our most favored and top selling ligature. Rover ligatures hold the reed to the mouthpiece with no pressure points. Because there are no pressure points or rigid constraints on the reed, the reed seats evenly to the facing of the mouthpiece reducing stuffiness and improving tonal clarity. Available Dark model ligatures 1e - BB German string/ EB Clarinet, nickel fittings 1M - metal alto/small tenor sax, nickel fittings 1MB - metal alto/tenor slim, Gold fittings 1MD - metal doff sop sax, nickel fittings 1ms - metal Selmer sop sax, nickel fittings 1mVS - metal small sop sax, Gold fittings 1R - BB Clarinet, nickel fittings 1RL - hard rubber alto sax, Gold fittings 1RR - hard rubber Runyon alto sax, Gold fittings 1RVs - hard rubber sop sax, Gold fittings 1Rxs - hard rubber x-sum splint sop sax, Gold fittings 2M - metal MED alto/tenor sax, nickel fittings 2R - hard rubber tenor sax, Gold fittings 2RBL - hard rubber slim baritone sax, Gold fittings 2RS - Alto clarinet, nickel fittings 3ML - metal large tenor/small Bari sax, Gold fittings 3ml-ny - metal tenor "NY" Sax, Gold fittings 3MVL - metal Otto link baritone sax, Gold fittings 3R - hard rubber baritone sax, Gold fittings 3Rl - bass clarinet, nickel fittings 4R - hard rubber bass sax, Gold fittings 4Rl - Bib Contrabass clarinet, nickel fittings 4RS - EB contra/alto clarinet, nickel fittings.

• Dark, warm and resonant
• Assists in producing a full, centered tone
• Although technologically superior, its sound is similar to the sound produced by the age-old string ligature
• Includes a Rover cap
• For Alto saxophone with rubber mouthpiece

User questions & answers

Question:	I heard i need to put valve oil on the metal part or else it wont vibrate properly is this true
Answer:	Each reed comes with a plastic holder, but those are not recommended for long term protection. I would get a reedguard to prolong life and consistency.
Question:	The product information states that this ligature is for an alto saxophone rubber mouthpiece. Can it be used on a Premiere Hite plastic mouthpiece
Answer:	Geneque, absolutely! Reed strength and sound will vary from player to player and experience level, just make sure that you are selecting alto reeds.
Question:	Just finished buying but why is it so tight
Answer:	No, the contrabass clarinet reeds are wider.
Question:	What's the difference between this and a regular metal ligature
Answer:	In a pinch, bari reeds would be fine to use as long as you can fit a bari mouthpiece on the horn, but they do tend to be cut narrower than actual bass reeds.

Product description

Developed in 2002, the ZZ jazz reed is immediately responsive without sacrificing the brightness or tone qulaity for this style of music. The unique relationship between the heart and tip provides extraordinary color, great response and a durable life.

• Combines medium-thick heart, spine and rounded tip of V16 reed with the flexible platte design of the JAVA reed
• Also available in other strengths
• Every reed sealed in 'Flow Pack' to ensure freshness.
• Immediately responsive without sacraficing the brightness or tone quality required for this style of music
• The unique relationship between the heart and tip provides extaordinary color, great response and a durable life

User questions & answers

Question:	The item title states reed strength #4, but the photo shows #3.5 -- is this listing for a #4? (That's what I need
Answer:	filed means an extra strip of bark removed in a straight line, below the vamp for flexibility & fast response on the instrument unfiled means a U shape at the bottom of the vamp and no line, powerful tone depending on mouthpiece and style of music you play you should choose filed v unfiled depending on mouthpiece and style of music you play you should choose filed v unfiled According to my son Mike!...he ordered them.
Question:	Do they have a box of 10 in the vandoren sr4235 tenor sax zz reed
Answer:	No humidity packets. Simply a reed holder.
Question:	Can I use these for both jazz and concert band? Also do these feeds tend to run harder or softer
Answer:	The space is pretty big and could hold tenor sax reeds.
Question:	Do these reeds play well with an otto link super tone master
Answer:	Hi, friends, I don't think so, because I'm sure you can catch it and find your own rhythm.