Vandoren Mouthpiece, V16 Series - Alto Saxophone

The V16 Series sets a new standard in jazz, capturing the famous jazz saxophone sounds of the '50s and '60s and defines them for a new generation. Featuring impeccable intonation and articulation, the V16 series is designed to be free-blowing and harmonically colorful with a homogeneous, powerful sound and a rich dynamic range. The V16 series is recommended with Java, V16, and ZZ reeds. Available in 5 openings: A5, A6, A7, A8, A9 Each comes in 2 different chambers: small or medium. Small chamber - very colorful and very dense, focused tone with great accuracy in pitch and articulation. Perfect for solo or lead alto playing. Medium chamber - rich, accurate and very balanced tone with great warmth, expressiveness and flexibility. Ideal for section playing or player with a large airstream. ----------------------------------------------- A5: Very comfortable, great blowing and articulation ease. Tip opening: 1.88 mm Facing length: Medium long A6: The ideal synthesis between ease of emission and richness of sound. Tip opening: 1.96 mm Facing length: Medium long A7: Perfect balance between power and dynamics. Tip opening: 2.04 mm Facing length: Medium long A8: Exceptional ease of emission for a mouthpiece of this opening. Very powerful and homogenous throughout the entire compass of registers. Perfectly adapted for soloists and acoustic jazz. Tip opening: 2.10 mm Facing length: Medium short A9: Wider tip opening than A8 but same quality sound. Tip opening: 2.25 mm Facing length: Medium long