Vandoren A45 V5 Jazz - SM416

A "56 rue Lepic" Signature: Vandoren's Commitment to Your Sound

Renowned for its mastery of reeds and mouthpieces, Vandoren (56 rue Lepic) has established itself as a benchmark among saxophonists seeking consistency and precision. The V5 Jazz range continues this tradition by offering mouthpieces designed to provide greater breadth and color, while maintaining the finishing quality that the brand is known for. The result: a mouthpiece designed to help you build a personal sound, with reliable performance from one piece to another.

For Which Saxophonist and Styles?

This alto saxophone mouthpiece is aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians who want a model comfortable in jazz aesthetics: swing, bebop, funk, soul, pop, big band. It is also suitable for saxophonists transitioning to a more "jazz" approach (sharper attack, more presence, easy dynamics), while remaining balanced enough for daily practice: long tones, articulation, setup, and intonation.

Sound and Design

The mouthpiece is one of the pillars of your sound: the baffle shape (internal area guiding the air), the chamber volume, and the bore (internal channel) directly influence timbre, projection, and resistance feel. Here, the ebonite provides a comfortable playing sensation and a naturally warm sound. With a 2.20 mm tip opening, this mouthpiece offers a good compromise: ease of play remains accessible, dynamics are wide, and the sound can range from round to a more biting color depending on the reed, ligature, and your air column. Register homogeneity and attack stability facilitate jazz phrasing and dynamic playing.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To complete your setup, you can pair it with alto saxophone reeds (strength to be chosen according to your embouchure and mouthpiece opening) as well as an alto saxophone swab to maintain cleanliness and consistent mouthpiece response over time.

Technical specifications

Category	alto saxophone	Style	jazz
Material	Hard rubber	Color	Black
Opening	2,20 mm	Finishing	Glossy

Tip opening	2.20 mm	Nickel-free mouthpiece guarantee	no
Sound style	jazz	Included accessories	without ligature, without mouthpiece cap
Baffle information	not specified	Specific withdrawal right (hygiene)	if the product has been opened, it must be free of any signs of use to qualify for withdrawal (refund or exchange).