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Strength 2
Soft. Takes less air pressure to start a note and makes the low register speak, at the cost of projection and stability.
Product detailSKU #1274228081079
VandorenTenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 2 Box of 5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Five tenor saxophone reeds in strength 2. Soft end of the scale — for beginners still building embouchure, or players on very open mouthpieces.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year tenor players building embouchure strength
- Returning players easing back after a long layoff
- Wide tip opening mouthpieces that choke on hard reeds
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want resistance, volume, and a thick tone
- Alto, soprano, or baritone players — tenor cut only
- Anyone finding soft reeds buzzy or unstable up high
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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Tenor saxophone cut
Cut to the tenor mouthpiece table. It will overhang or under-cover on alto and baritone and won't seal properly.
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Box of 5
No two reeds in a box play identically. Expect one or two great ones, a couple usable, and one dud.
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$31 for five
About six dollars a reed, so plan on rotating several rather than playing one until it dies.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only — no mouthpiece, ligature, or reed case in the box
- 02Break in new reeds over a few short sessions before a gig
- 03Rotate three or four so no single reed wears out fast
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is strength 2 right for a beginner?
Yes. It's soft enough that a developing embouchure can get a full sound without forcing, which is the main reason beginners stall on harder reeds.
02Can I use these on an alto sax?
No. These are cut for tenor and are noticeably larger. An alto needs alto reeds to seal against the mouthpiece table correctly.
03How long will one reed last?
Weeks of regular playing, though it varies with how much you play, how you store it, and how hard you push. Rotating reeds stretches that out.
04When should I move up a strength?
When the tone thins out, the high register goes buzzy or closes up, or the reed feels loose. That usually means your embouchure has outgrown it.
