Vandoren V12 3 - SR613

Name: V12 3 - SR613
Brand: Vandoren
SKU: 65779
Price: 38.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.86 (7 reviews)

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EAN : 0008576120528

Essential Information About the Vandoren SR613 Reed

Precise response and consistent playability, ideal for gaining comfort from the very first notes.
Homogeneous timbre with a warm and mellow sound, while maintaining controlled highs.
Fully controlled manufacturing by Vandoren, from the cane to the packaging.
Box of 10 reeds in strength 3, convenient for quickly selecting the most suitable reeds.

V12 3 - SR613

38,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A "V12" version designed for saxophone, by Vandoren

Following the success of a profile appreciated by many clarinetists, Vandoren logically developed a saxophone version to offer the same level of consistency and musicality. The French brand has established itself as a reference thanks to consistent manufacturing and recognized expertise in cane reeds, with a clear goal: to provide musicians with a reliable, expressive reed that is ready to serve the interpretation.

For which saxophonist? In which styles?

The Vandoren SR613 reed for alto saxophone in strength 3 is aimed at intermediate to advanced players seeking a good balance between endurance, projection, and comfort. It is very suitable for classical and pop music due to its stability and homogeneity, while remaining relevant in jazz if you want a rounder and more controlled tone. In ensembles, wind bands, or brass bands, its consistency helps maintain clean intonation and dynamics, even during long sessions.

Sound and design

Carved from selected cane, this reed emphasizes a clear response and easy playability, with a particularly homogeneous tone across all registers. The highs remain stable and controlled, while the low and mid registers retain a pleasant warmth with a rather mellow character. This balanced behavior leaves room for phrasing and dynamics, and facilitates achieving a clean sound whether playing solo or within a section.

Handcrafted manufacturing process and eco-responsible approach

Vandoren controls every step: cultivation, selection, cutting, and finishing, up to the individual flow-pack packaging designed to limit the impact of humidity variations. The production involves numerous operations (drying, sawing, splitting, profiling, beveling, etc.) and the cane residues generated are reused, notably as fertilizer or as fuel for heating the factory, in a waste valorization approach.

Technical specifications

Category	alto sax	Color	Grey
Force	3	Quantity	10
Material	reed

Product	Reed	Packaging	Box of 10 reeds
Brand	Vandoren	Instrument	Alto saxophone
Reference	SR613	Specific right of withdrawal	for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it cannot be refunded or exchanged.
Strength	3

Customer reviews

What customers say

Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews

Alto saxophone reeds that deliver improved sound quality and performance. Customers said "the sound is much better with this type of reed" and praised the "high quality-to-price ratio." Recommended by instructors. Some concerns about pricing with inflation and delivery wait times affecting performance expectations.

Review highlights

“I found a real difference, the sound is much better with this type of reed.”
“Very good reed model with a high quality-to-price ratio”
“Recommended by the instructor”

Based on 7 reviews

2 stars, 0 reviews

Sylvie C.22/03/2016

I found a real difference, the sound is much better with this type of reeds.
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Tsirava01/02/2021

It's a bit expensive with inflation but you don't count when you love
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FLORENT C.15/12/2013

very good reed model with a high quality-price ratio
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antoine c.22/03/2015

a good change of sound, thank you...
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Tsirava R.06/12/2021

Recommended by prof.
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Questions frequently asked

Are Vandoren V12 reeds strength 3 suitable for alto saxophone?

The reference SR613 is designed for alto saxophone and is offered here in strength 3. The packaging includes 10 cane reeds.

What sound does a V12 strength 3 reed produce for alto saxophone?

The selected cane profile promotes a homogeneous timbre with stable highs. The low and mid-range maintain a warm and mellow tone.

What musical styles are Vandoren V12 strength 3 reeds suitable for?

This strength 3 is intended for intermediate to advanced saxophonists in classical and popular music. It is also appropriate for jazz to achieve a round and controlled tone. Its stability is suitable for ensemble, wind band, or harmony playing.

Does the Vandoren SR613 respond easily?

Easy playability and clear response are achieved thanks to the cane profile of this reed. Dynamic stability is designed to support phrasing during long playing sessions.