Vandoren Reeds Alto Sax 2 Traditional (10 BOX)

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Description

Vandoren Reeds Alto Sax 2 Traditional (10 BOX) is a box of ten alto saxophone reeds designed for beginners, early grade students and returning players who want an easy, musical response from day one. The traditional Vandoren cut is known for a clear, centred sound and reliable articulation, helping you produce notes cleanly across the range without fighting the setup. Strength 2 offers comfortable resistance that supports embouchure development while remaining forgiving enough for long practice sessions. Whether you are starting lessons, joining a school ensemble or refreshing your reed supply, this pack gives you a dependable, great sounding option that makes daily playing feel more consistent and enjoyable.

Crafted from carefully selected natural cane and finished to Vandoren’s exacting standards, these reeds deliver a balanced blend of warmth, projection and stability. The traditional profile encourages a quick response at soft dynamics, yet retains enough core to support confident playing in band or small group settings. Compared with basic starter reeds, you will notice better consistency from reed to reed, steadier intonation and neater articulation, so you spend less time adjusting and more time making music. Each reed is individually sealed to preserve freshness, meaning the last reed in the box feels much like the first, with reliable moisture content and minimal warping while stored.

Perfect for UK tuition, the strength 2 rating aligns with what many teachers recommend for new alto sax players, making these reeds a safe choice for school lessons, county music service groups and graded exam preparation. The sound sits comfortably in concert band, jazz workshop and curriculum pieces, supporting clear tone and secure starts that build confidence. A box of ten represents strong value for term time, keeping spares on hand for rehearsals and performances. With enduring quality and everyday practicality, this pack supports steady progress, encourages regular practice and helps students focus on musical development rather than equipment issues.

Features

Clear, centred tone with easy response

The Traditional profile promotes quick speaking in the low register and clean articulation across the range, giving beginners and developing players a clear, focused sound that is easy to control.

Consistent quality from reed to reed

Vandoren’s precise cane selection and finishing deliver dependable performance, helping you experience steadier intonation and articulation from one reed to the next within the box.

Comfortable strength 2 for progress

Strength 2 provides approachable resistance that supports embouchure development without feeling stiff, ideal for early grades, ensemble practice and longer rehearsal sessions.

Individually sealed for freshness

Each reed is packaged in an individual sealed sleeve to maintain optimal freshness and stability, so the final reed in the box feels as ready to play as the first.

Versatile for lessons and ensembles

The balanced response and tonal core suit lesson work, school bands and jazz workshops, making these reeds a reliable choice for daily practice and performance.

Specifications

SKU SR212
Brand Vandoren
Instrument Alto Saxophone
Strength 2
Model Traditional (Blue Box)
Quantity Box of 10 reeds
Material Natural cane
Cut Traditional
Packaging Individually sealed for freshness
Suitable for Beginners and developing players
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