Vandoren Reeds Tenor Sax 2.5 Traditional (3 Pack)

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Description

Vandoren Reeds Tenor Sax 2.5 Traditional (3 Pack) delivers dependable, musical response for developing and returning players who want an easy blowing reed with a focused core to the sound. Strength 2.5 offers a comfortable level of resistance that supports tone building without feeling stiff, making it a natural step for players moving on from beginner strengths. Whether you are working on long tones, jazz articulation or classical studies, these reeds speak cleanly across the full range of the tenor saxophone and help you refine consistency from note to note. Ideal for practice, rehearsals and performances where reliability and a familiar feel really matter.

Cut from high quality cane and finished to Vandoren’s renowned Traditional profile, each reed combines a thin, responsive tip with a carefully balanced heart for stable intonation and a resonant, singing tone. The precision of the cut promotes quick starts, secure slurs and effortless dynamics, so you can shape phrases with confidence. Compared with basic student reeds, the Traditional design provides greater consistency from reed to reed, a richer spectrum of overtones and improved projection, reducing the time spent searching for a good reed in the box. The result is a reed that supports musical growth while remaining forgiving and comfortable to play.

This handy three pack suits the rhythm of weekly lessons, ensemble rehearsals and home practice, giving you a straightforward way to rotate reeds and keep a fresh spare ready. Strength 2.5 is a common recommendation from UK teachers for early to mid level grades and suits a wide range of mouthpieces found in schools and music services. The reeds reward good breath support and embouchure development without punishing minor imperfections, which makes them a sensible choice for progressing students and busy section players. Reliable response, balanced resistance and an honest, centred tone deliver solid value and confidence for day to day playing.

Features

Balanced 2.5 strength

Offers comfortable resistance that supports developing embouchure and breath control, helping players step up from softer reeds without feeling overly stiff. Ideal for building tone and control across the full register.

Traditional Vandoren cut

A thin, responsive tip paired with a well balanced heart gives clear articulation, stable intonation and a rich, singing core to the sound. The profile encourages easy starts and smooth slurs.

Consistent performance

Precision manufacturing delivers reliable response and projection from reed to reed, reducing variability so you can focus on music making rather than searching for a favourite.

Versatile across styles

Equally at home in concert band, jazz ensemble and solo study, these reeds speak cleanly and remain flexible enough to shape dynamics and tone colour as your repertoire demands.

Practical 3 pack

A convenient pack size for lessons and rehearsals, making it easy to rotate reeds, keep a spare ready and manage practice over the school term or gigging week.

Specifications

Brand Vandoren
Model Traditional
Instrument Tenor Saxophone
Strength 2.5
Cut Unfiled
Material Cane
Pack Size 3 reeds
Suitable for Students to intermediate players
Product Code SR22253
Packaging Boxed
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