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Medium hard grading
Graded by name, not number. Sits above medium, roughly in the 3 to 3.5 range depending on which brand you're coming from.
Product detailSKU #1274034480590
La VozAlto Saxophone Reeds Medium Hard Box of 10
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Box of ten unfiled cane alto sax reeds in medium hard. For players past the beginner strengths who want a firmer, more resistant reed.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Intermediate players who find medium reeds too soft
- Buying in bulk so you can rotate several reeds at once
- Players who prefer graded strengths over half-numbers
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — medium hard is a stretch for a new embouchure
- Very open tip openings, which want a softer reed
- Anyone needing an exact numeric strength match to another brand
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Box of 10
Enough to rotate four or five reeds and still have spares, which is how reeds last longest.
Detail 03
Cut for alto
Alto dimensions only. Won't seat properly on tenor, soprano or clarinet mouthpieces.
Detail 04
Natural cane
Strength varies within the box. Some will play right away, some need days of break-in, and one or two may never come around.
Detail 05
Named strengths instead of numbers
You can't map this directly onto a numbered brand. Expect to test a couple before deciding it's your strength.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds wear out — daily playing kills one in a few weeks.
- 02Nothing else in the box: no reed guard, ligature or cap.
- 03If you currently play a 2.5, medium hard will be a noticeable jump in resistance.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What number is medium hard equivalent to?
Roughly a 3 to 3.5 on a numbered scale, but there's no official conversion. Cane grading differs by maker, so treat it as an approximation.
02How long does a box of ten last?
Depends entirely on playing time. Rotating several reeds and playing daily, a box commonly covers a few months for a student.
03Can I use these on a tenor sax?
No. These are cut for alto and are too small to cover a tenor mouthpiece table and rails correctly.
04Do I need to soak them first?
Wet the reed thoroughly before playing, in your mouth or a cup of water. A dry reed plays poorly and is far easier to chip.
