Box of 10 Alto Alexander Superial NY's After the introduction of Superial, "DC", and Classique in the 1990's, Tom Alexander began to conceive of a model which would add a new and different dimension to the tonal universe of our reeds.
The Superial NY reed was born following extensive conversations between Tom Alexander and a legendary Jazz saxophonist friend some years ago, and through experimentation with different prototype designs. It has also been thoroughly field tested by subjecting it to many months of on the job playing in the concert and tour performances of several of our World Artists who've now given it their seal of approval.
The result is a new reed made with Superial's same high grade S. France cane, yet a redesigned tip and profile which produces a big and bold sound, full response throughout the registers and the type of vibrant, solid tone traditionally associated with that of the New York music scene. The tip is somewhat harder than DC which gives it a sustaining power, especiially in the high end of the horn. Our Price (excluding vat): £20.85 (£24.50 Including VAT at 17.5%)
Box of 10 Alexander Alto Reeds Premium standard, precision cut, natural cane reeds.
The Superial is designed to produce a warm, resonant "buzz", good projection, even scale throughout the registers, and a wide dynamic range. In other words this reed provides a tonal platform that is free blowing, capable of quick and accurate articulation, and one that gives immediate presence.
The Superial DC reed has a slightly harder tip and more wood in the heart and sides than Superial and therefore produces a more solid tonal core, enhanced projection and power, and a little darker harmonic timbre than Superial, but still one with the kind of "edge" and authority needed in soloing or lead work.
The Classique reed is used not only by classical and concert performers, but any others looking for a darker tone which this reed's harder tip and heart produce. Our Price (excluding vat): £25.52 (£29.99 Including VAT at 17.5%)
Choice: Superial Superial DC Classique
Strength 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Rico Royal alto reed (each) Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier.
French filed for flexibility and fast response, works well for classical and jazz applications, premium cane for consistent response.
We have a minimum order or £5 so please don't order just one single reed! Our Price (excluding vat): £1.57 (£1.84 Including VAT at 17.5%)
La Voz alto reed (each) Crafted from premium cane for consistent response and playability, La Voz is the choice of professional saxophone players. Unfiled for a deep, powerful tone, La Voz is the reed of choice for many of the world's top jazz musicians.
Unfiled reed for powerful tone & premium cane for consistent response.
We have a minimum order or £5 so please don't order just one single reed! Our Price (excluding vat): £1.77 (£2.08 Including VAT at 17.5%)
Box of 10 La Voz alto reeds SAVINGS IF YOU BUY BY THE BOX!! Crafted from premium cane for consistent response and playability, La Voz is the choice of professional saxophone players. Unfiled for a deep, powerful tone, La Voz is the reed of choice for many of the world's top jazz musicians.
Unfiled reed for powerful tone & premium cane for consistent response.
We have a minimum order or £5 so please don't order just one single reed! Our Price (excluding vat): £15.05 (£17.68 Including VAT at 17.5%)
Hemke alto reed (each) Frederick L. Hemke reeds provide the dark tone favored by many classical and traditional jazz saxophonists. The design is especially well-suited to traditional, round-chambered mouthpieces. French filed for freedom of response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier.
Professional-quality reed for classical and jazz applications, shorter vamp for dark tone and balanced, slightly thinner tip for quick response and articulation. Premium grade cane for consistent response and playability, French filed for flexibility and fast response.
We have a minimum order or £5 so please don't order just one single reed! Our Price (excluding vat): £2.00 (£2.35 Including VAT at 17.5%)
Vandoren V16 alto reed (each) Launched in 1993 as a JAVA reed with even more wood for a more brilliant, more percussive, more powerful response.
Phil WOODS: Nelson Hill gave me a Vandoren V16! He said, Try it, you'll like it. I tried it. I like it! Eureka! At last, a sensible reed! They feel good and the percentage of usable reeds is incredible. Somebody is paying attention and I sleep a little better knowing that! The base is thicker giving my old, stretched ligature a better grip and the intonation, always a Vandoren tradition, remains true and spot on!
- Saxophone Journal, May/June 1995
We have a minimum order or £5 so please don't order just one single reed! Our Price (excluding vat): £2.08 (£2.44 Including VAT at 17.5%)
Vandoren ZZ Alto reed (each) In tests with Jazz saxophonists, the artists found the new reed to be immediately responsive without sacrificing
the brightness or tone quality required for their style of music.
Its free-blowing characteristics made the artists immediate fans of the new reed.
We have a minimum order or £5 so please don't order just one single reed! Our Price (excluding vat): £2.08 (£2.44 Including VAT at 17.5%)
Box of 10 Vandoren ZZ Alto reeds SAVINGS IF YOU BUY BY THE BOX!! In tests with Jazz saxophonists, the artists found the new reed to be immediately responsive without sacrificing
the brightness or tone quality required for their style of music.
Its free-blowing characteristics made the artists immediate fans of the new reed. Our Price (excluding vat): £19.57 (£22.99 Including VAT at 17.5%)
Bari Star Plastic Reed for Alto The BARI Star takes the technology one step further.
It has all the benefits of the original BARI Reed - but plays even freer.
The sound is pure and clean - the attack, quick and positive.
The range of the BARI Star competes with the finest French cane you remember.
Our Price (excluding vat): £10.17 (£11.95 Including VAT at 17.5%)
Reed Strength soft medium hard