{"product_id":"vandoren-sm824gm-v16-metal-t8-medium-fifties-164600","title":"SM824GM - V16 METAL T8 MEDIUM FIFTIES","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Mouthpiece with a \"Vintage\" Character in the Spirit of the Great Years\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003emedium chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e and a design inspired by the iconic mouthpieces of the \u003cstrong\u003e1950s\/60s\u003c\/strong\u003e, this model aims for a classic sound aesthetic: a full timbre, beautiful harmonic thickness, and natural presence without unnecessary harshness. 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