Detail 01
Medium soft
Less resistance than a 2.5-3. Notes speak with less air, but the tone thins out when pushed hard.
Product detailSKU #1274034480704
La VozAlto Saxophone Reeds Medium Soft Box of 10
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Box of 10 medium-soft alto sax reeds cut from unfiled cane. Suited to students and players who want a fast-responding reed at low cost.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginners still building embouchure strength
- Players on standard alto mouthpieces wanting easier low-register response
- Stocking up cheaply for daily school-band practice
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a specific numbered strength for consistency
- Anyone on a very open-tip mouthpiece needing more resistance
- Bari, tenor, or soprano players — alto cut only
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.
Detail 02
Box of 10
Enough to rotate several reeds across weeks, which lets each dry out between sessions and last longer.
Detail 03
Alto saxophone cut
Sized to alto mouthpiece tables only. Will not seat correctly on tenor, soprano, or clarinet.
Detail 04
Named strength grades, not numbers
Uses soft/medium soft/medium/etc. rather than 2, 2.5, 3. Medium soft sits roughly where a 2 to 2.5 does.
Detail 05
Reeds sold uncut and unfiled at the bark
Slightly darker, less bright attack than a filed reed on the same mouthpiece.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only — no mouthpiece, ligature, or reed guard included
- 02Soak briefly before playing; dry reeds chip at the tip
- 03Cane varies box to box; expect a few duds out of ten
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is medium soft the same as a 2?
Roughly. Medium soft falls near a 2 to 2.5 on a numbered scale, though it is not an exact conversion between brands or cuts.
02Will these fit my tenor sax?
No. These are cut for alto saxophone. A tenor reed is longer and wider and the two are not interchangeable.
03How long does one reed last?
Depends on playing hours and care. Rotating between several reeds from the box and drying them after each session extends life considerably.
04Are these good for a first-year student?
Yes. The lighter resistance makes notes speak with less air pressure, which helps while embouchure strength is still developing.
