Detail 01
Strength 2
Soft. Takes little air pressure to vibrate, so notes speak fast, but it closes off when you push volume.
Product detailSKU #1274228081063
VandorenTenor Sax V16 Reeds Strength 2 Box of 5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Box of five V16 tenor saxophone reeds in strength 2. Soft and low-resistance — aimed at beginners and players on wide-tip mouthpieces.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginning tenor players still building embouchure strength
- Players on wide open mouthpieces that choke with harder reeds
- Long rehearsals where a stiffer reed gets tiring
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Experienced players with a developed embouchure — this will feel flabby
- Anyone on a close-tip mouthpiece; the pairing goes thin and buzzy
- Alto, soprano or clarinet players — tenor 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.
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V16 cut
A thicker heart and heavier blank than a traditional cut, so a given strength number feels more substantial than the same number elsewhere.
Detail 03
Tenor sax cut
Sized and shaped for a tenor mouthpiece table. It won't seat correctly on alto or baritone.
Detail 04
Box of 5
Cane varies piece to piece. Five gives you a couple of strong performers, some usable, and often one dud.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reed strength is not standard across brands — a 2 here may not match your current 2
- 02Cane needs wetting before play and drying flat after, or it warps
- 03No reed guard or case included; store them somewhere they stay flat
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is strength 2 too soft for me?
If you've played more than a year and use a moderate mouthpiece, likely yes. Strength 2 suits new players or very open tips where a hard reed won't vibrate.
02How long does a box last?
Depends on hours played. Rotating between several reeds instead of using one until it dies gets far more life out of a box.
03Do V16 numbers match other Vandoren reeds?
Not exactly. The V16 blank is thicker, so the same number often feels firmer than a traditional cut. Many players size down a half step when switching.
04Can I use these on alto sax?
No. These are cut to tenor dimensions and will overhang or sit short on an alto mouthpiece, sealing badly.
