Detail 01
Bell Metal brass with 24-karat gold plating
The mouthpiece uses Bell Metal brass and has a 24-karat gold-plated finish.
Product detailSKU #1389983301097
VandorenV16 Metal Tenor Small Chamber Mouthpiece with Optimum Ligature/Cap Kit T8
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Vandoren’s V16 Metal T8 is a small-chamber mouthpiece for tenor saxophone, built from Bell Metal brass and plated in 24-karat gold. Its redesigned outer shape and internal layout reference the sound associated with classic metal tenor mouthpieces. An Optimum ligature and cap come with it, so the T8 selection arrives as a mouthpiece kit. Choose it when the small-chamber V16 Metal configuration is right for your setup and you specifically need the T8 model.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor saxophone players choosing the small-chamber V16 Metal mouthpiece in T8.
- Players who need an Optimum ligature and cap supplied with their mouthpiece.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking the T6, T7, or T9 version rather than the T8 model.
- Players looking for the medium-chamber V16 Metal version.
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
Optimum ligature and cap kit
The kit includes an Optimum ligature and a cap.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that T8 is the desired V16 option; T6, T7, and T9 versions are also offered.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the T8 a small- or medium-chamber mouthpiece?
The T8 listed here is the small-chamber version.
02What comes with the mouthpiece?
It comes with an Optimum ligature and cap kit.
