Detail 01
Baritone saxophone cut
Sized for a bari mouthpiece only. Won't seat correctly on tenor, alto or soprano.
Product detailSKU #1288970926811
VandorenJAVA Red Baritone Saxophone Reeds Strength 3, Box of 5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A box of five baritone sax reeds in Vandoren's JAVA Red cut, strength 3. For bari players who already know a medium strength works for them.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bari players settled on a medium 3 strength
- Restocking a cut you already play
- Gigging players who want spares on hand
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Alto, tenor or soprano players — wrong reed size
- Beginners still finding their strength; start softer
- Anyone wanting to sample cuts cheaply at $10.60 a reed
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
Strength 3
Middle of the range. Needs a developed embouchure but still responds without forcing air.
Detail 03
Box of 5
Bari reeds are large, so boxes run smaller than clarinet counts. Works out to about $10.60 each.
Detail 04
JAVA Red series
A specific Vandoren cut. Reeds from different series play differently at the same number, so switching changes feel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only. No case, mouthpiece, ligature or reed guard included.
- 02Strength numbers are per-series — a 3 here won't match a 3 elsewhere.
- 03Soak or wet before playing; cane needs breaking in over several sessions.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on a tenor sax?
No. These are cut for baritone saxophone. A bari reed is too large to seal on a tenor mouthpiece.
02How many reeds are in the box?
Five.
03Is strength 3 good for a beginner?
It's a middle strength. Newer players usually start softer and move up as their embouchure builds.
04How long does a reed last?
Cane wears with playing time and moisture. Rotating between several reeds in a box spreads the wear out.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
