D'ADDARIO LA VOZ ALTO SAXOPHONE REEDS MEDIUM
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Essential Information About La Voz Medium Reeds
Essential Information About La Voz Medium Reeds
- American cut with a thinner profile and heart for a quick response.
- Deep and powerful sound, highly appreciated in jazz.
- More robust vamp for increased durability and stability.
- Improved consistency thanks to modern manufacturing processes.
Manufacturer Information
D'addario - Rico
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La Voz: A "Jazz" Reference in the World of Reeds
Sought after for their tonal character and flexibility, La Voz reeds stand out with a very "American" approach to the cut, designed to enhance attack, projection, and expressiveness. The brand has also evolved its production methods to achieve more consistent quality from one reed to another.
For Which Musician and Style?
These La Voz reeds in Medium strength are intended for saxophonists and clarinetists (depending on compatible model) who want a balance between playing comfort and resistance under the air. They are particularly suitable for jazz, big band, funk, soul, and contemporary music contexts where presence and dynamics are essential.
Sound and Design
The American cut and the thinned heart promote easy sound production, good responsiveness, and a feeling of flexibility under the lip. The reinforced vamp (thicker area near the heel) provides stability, helps withstand intensity variations, and contributes to a dense timbre with a nice reserve of power.
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Technical specifications
| Category | alto sax | Quantity | 10 |
| Material | reed | ||
| Type | reeds for single-reed instruments | Profile and heart | thinner than standard |
| Strength | Medium | Packaging | box of 10 reeds |
| Available range depending on version | from S (soft) to H (hard) | Product subject to a specific right of withdrawal | for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it cannot be refunded or exchanged. |
| Cut | American-style | ||
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised these alto saxophone reeds for their "very clear and powerful sound" with precise staccatos. Shoppers noted excellent value and immediate playability. Some compared them favorably to other brands, appreciating the brighter tone. However, customers mentioned the reeds have a relatively short lifespan, requiring more frequent replacement.
Review highlights
- “Very clear and powerful sound with precise staccatos”
- “Excellent product with excellent price”
- “Good experience with these reeds for many years”
Based on 6 reviews
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LAVOZ reeds give a very clear and powerful sound allowing precise staccatos.
I chose a reed that was harder than necessary compared to the sax mouthpiece so that I could work it by scratching to facilitate the “overtones” and “altissimos” on the viola.
I have already tried Rico Jazz Select reeds: they are also great, but they give a darker sound (a matter of personal taste).Automatically translated
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For me very good reed, which are immediately at my convenience.
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Their lifespan is quite short (with me anyway)
I used Vandoren Trad before I tried ZZ. In the end my choice goes to the Lavoz even if they do not last.Automatically translated
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For me very good reed, which are immediately at my convenience.
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Their lifespan is quite short (with me anyway)
I used Vandoren Trad before I tried ZZ. In the end my choice goes to the Lavoz even if they do not last.Automatically translated
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Great product at a great price. My three saxophones have the same hips, which suit me very well.
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Package received on time after restocking period. Fast and serious service.
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Questions frequently asked
Are Rico La Voz Medium reeds compatible with the alto saxophone?
This box contains 10 cane reeds designed for the alto saxophone, in Medium strength.
What sound does a La Voz Medium reed produce?
The American cut promotes attack, projection, and expressiveness. The thin heart facilitates response, while the reinforced vamp supports a dense tone and power reserve.
For which styles are La Voz Medium reeds suitable?
The Medium strength is suitable for jazz, big band, funk, soul, and contemporary music contexts. The design aims for sound presence and dynamics adapted to these genres.
Does the Medium strength offer good resistance to airflow?
An equilibrium is provided between playing comfort and breath resistance thanks to the Medium strength.
Can an opened box of La Voz reeds be returned?
For hygiene reasons, an opened box cannot be refunded or exchanged. This restriction applies to the 10 cane reeds in the packaging.
