Vandoren Alto Saxophone Reed Traditional Grade 3.5 Box of 50

Name: Vandoren Alto Saxophone Reed Traditional Grade 3.5 Box of 50
Brand: Vandoren
SKU: VASR2135-50
Availability: InStock

Original price was: $436.00.Current price is: $379.00.

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Free pickup from our Melbourne Store at 4 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018. Your order will typically be ready by the next business day. We recommend calling us on (03) 8360 7799 beforehand to check it's ready for collection.

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Vandoren Traditional Alto Saxophone Reeds – Strength 3.5 (Bulk Box of 50)

The Vandoren Traditional Strength 3.5 (SR2135-50) master distribution box delivers elite-tier consistency for advanced performers, tertiary woodwind programs, and symphonic artists. The "Blue Box" Strength 3.5 represents the upper tier of baseline woodwind resistance. Featuring an ultra-responsive thin tip anchored by an exceptionally dense vertebral column, these reeds are engineered to withstand maximum air support while delivering a dark, powerful, and deeply resonant classical core tone.

The Angkor Music Elite Performance Guide

At our Altona woodwind center, we look at Strength 3.5 as the choice for players who demand absolute structural stability. When performing demanding solo repertoire or holding down the principal chair in a symphonic wind ensemble, a soft reed will fail under pressure. This 50-count master pack (SR2135-50) is the most efficient configuration for university students and professional musicians who practice multiple hours daily. Because Vandoren seals every reed in an individual Flow-Pack wrapper, you can safely stock up in bulk. The organic French cane fibers are completely isolated from external humidity fluctuations, giving you a perfectly flat, non-warped, factory-fresh reed every time you open a new packet.

Maximum Dynamic Control and Altissimo Precision

1. Robust Tonal Architecture

The thick vertebral column provides intense core resistance, giving elite players the necessary structural support to push their dynamic boundaries without risking tonal collapse or air thinness.

2. Instantaneous Tip Speech

Despite the substantial overall thickness, the precision-milled thin tip area preserves an instantaneous pianissimo attack, allowing clear low-register response and crisp staccato control.

3. Uncompromising Altissimo Security

The heavy profile of a 3.5 reed provides incredible structural integrity. This allows advanced players to lock in intonation securely and execute upper-register multi-phonics and altissimo lines with perfect stability.

4. Sealed Shelf Stability

With 50 professional reeds per box, climate security is vital. The individual Flow-Pack system guarantees that every reed remains in its factory-specified microclimate until unsealed.

Institutional Procurement & Logistics

Are you managing woodwind inventories for a university conservatory, military band, or competitive ensemble? The SR2135-50 bulk package maximizes your administrative budget efficiency. For direct institutional billing, official purchase orders, or specialized technical gear advice, visit our Melbourne showroom or contact our woodwind desk online.

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Technical Specifications

Brand / SKU	Vandoren / SR2135-50
Instrument	Alto Saxophone
Series	Traditional (Blue Box)
Strength	3.5 (3-1/2)
Quantity	Bulk Master Box of 50 Reeds
Material	Premium French Grown Cane

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of mouthpiece works best with a Traditional 3.5 reed?
Traditional 3.5 reeds feature significant baseline resistance and align perfectly with classical mouthpieces that feature close to medium tip openings, such as the Vandoren AL3 Optimum or Selmer S80 C*.

How long will a bulk pack of 50 reeds remain stable in storage?
Indefinitely. Because each individual piece is fully protected by Vandoren's proprietary Flow-Pack wrapper, the internal moisture levels remain completely constant, preventing atmospheric breakdown over multi-year periods.

What is the primary benefit of purchasing the 50-pack over multiple 10-packs?
The SR2135-50 pack configuration offers a highly optimized price-per-reed layout, lowering operational overhead for professional performance ensembles and active soloists who cycle through heavy reeds frequently.

Additional information

Weight	0.0000 kg
To Fit	Saxophone Alto
Instrument	Saxophones
type	Reeds
For Instrument	Alto Saxophone

Vandoren Alto Saxophone Reed Traditional Grade 3.5 Box of 50