Vandoren Alto Saxophone Reed Traditional Grade 3.0 Box of 50
Original price was: $436.00.$379.00Current price is: $379.00.
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Vandoren Traditional Alto Saxophone Reeds – Strength 3.0 (Bulk Box of 50)
The Vandoren Traditional Strength 3.0 (SR213-50) master box delivers professional-grade consistency in a high-volume value package. The iconic "Blue Box" Strength 3 is a staple for advanced players, university woodwind majors, and symphonic saxophonists worldwide. Featuring a precisely calibrated thin tip and a thick, supportive vertebral column, these reeds provide the optimal resistance needed to project a dark, centered, and complex core tone across all registers.
The Angkor Music Advanced Performance Guide
At Angkor Music Melbourne, we recognize that stepping up to a Strength 3.0 is a milestone for serious saxophonists. For high school wind ensembles, university music departments, and pit orchestras, this 50-count bulk box (SR213-50) is the most efficient way to manage a premium reed inventory. Advanced players go through reeds rapidly due to rigorous practice schedules; this master pack keeps your cost-per-reed down while ensuring you never run dry. Thanks to Vandoren's proprietary Flow-Pack sealing, each reed remains hermetically isolated from Victoria's unpredictable climate, preserving the delicate organic cane fibers so that every single reed performs at its peak straight out of the wrapper.
Symphonic Core and Maximum Projection
1. Authoritative Tonal Heart
The dense vertebral column structure offers the necessary resistance for an advanced embouchure, preventing the high register from sounding thin or pinched under heavy air projection.
2. Responsive Tip Geometry
Even with increased baseline resistance, the ultra-thin tip guarantees a responsive, reliable pianissimo attack and ensures crisp, clean articulation during rapid staccato passages.
3. Intonation & Altissimo Stability
The added cane thickness through the center profile provides incredible stability, giving players the confidence needed to control pitch and slots securely into the altissimo register.
4. Sealed Hermetic Freshness
With 50 premium reeds in a single master box, long-term integrity is critical. The individual Flow-Pack wrappers protect each piece against warping, mold, or drying out over time.
Institutional Supply & Multi-Pack Inquiries
Are you coordinating woodwind supplies for a school music program, conservatory, or performance ensemble? The SR213-50 master box maximizes your department's budget efficiency. For institutional billing, official purchase orders, or specialized woodwind advice, visit our Altona warehouse or reach out to our dedicated support staff online.
Technical Specifications
| Brand / SKU | Vandoren / SR213-50 |
| Instrument | Alto Saxophone |
| Series | Traditional (Blue Box) |
| Strength | 3.0 |
| Quantity | Bulk Box of 50 Reeds |
| Material | Premium French Grown Cane |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Strength 3.0 reed recommended for?
Strength 3.0 is ideal for advanced high school students (typically working on AMEB Grade 6 and above), university woodwind students, and classical professionals using traditional classical mouthpieces like the Vandoren Optimum or Selmer S80.
How should I store these reeds once the individual Flow-Pack is opened?
Once unsealed, we highly recommend storing your active reeds in a dedicated humidity-controlled reed case. This helps the organic cane dry flat, preventing the wavy tips that cause leaks and poor response.
What is the financial benefit of the 50-count bulk box?
The 50-count pack (SR213-50) features a optimized price-per-reed structure that lowers institutional and professional operating costs compared to buying standard 10-packs over time.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.0000 kg |
|---|---|
| To Fit | Saxophone Alto |
| Instrument | Saxophones |
| type | Reeds |
| For Instrument | Alto Saxophone |
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