Essential Information About the Vandoren V5 A15+ Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
- Direct evolution of the famous A15: even easier response and enhanced consistency across the entire range.
- Rich and warm timbre offering an elegant sound, ideal for demanding classical repertoire.
- Great stylistic versatility: designed for classical music, it is equally comfortable in jazz, pop, and contemporary music.
- Ebony mouthpiece with a round chamber: a Vandoren standard combining playing comfort, flexibility, and traditional sound.
A Vandoren V5 Mouthpiece Rooted in a Long Tradition
From the historic house at 56 rue Lepic, Vandoren has established itself as a worldwide reference for saxophone mouthpieces and reeds. The V5 A15+ continues this lineage: it extends the highly appreciated A15 model by improving ease of response and consistency. This V5 range is designed to offer alto saxophonists a reliable, stable, and immediately playable tool, whether for academic work at a conservatory or for use in orchestras and chamber music ensembles.
For Which Saxophonist and Styles?
The Vandoren V5 A15+ is particularly suitable for intermediate to advanced saxophonists, as well as professionals seeking a traditional, precise, and comfortable mouthpiece. Its profile and 1.66 mm tip opening make it a very coherent choice for classical repertoire, wind band music, and orchestral formations, while remaining flexible enough to approach jazz, variety, and pop. It will appeal to musicians who want a mouthpiece capable of transitioning from an academic context to a more modern setting without changing equipment.
Sound and Design
The Vandoren V5 A15+ mouthpiece is made from high-quality ebony, a material prized for its stability, controlled projection, and warm sound. Its
round chamber and
ML (Medium Long) table promote direct response, quick attack, and great flexibility across all registers, from low to altissimo. The
1.66 mm opening offers an excellent balance between control ease, attack precision, and the ability to work a wide range of dynamics. The timbre stands out for its harmonic richness and elegance, with a beautiful roundness that highlights classical playing while maintaining enough flexibility to color the sound in jazz or pop.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of the Vandoren V5 A15+, it is advisable to use a
ebony alto saxophone mouthpiece ligature, ensuring optimal reed hold and good vibration freedom. A
alto saxophone mouthpiece cap adapted to the size of ebony mouthpieces will provide effective protection during transport. This mouthpiece pairs perfectly with
alto saxophone reeds of medium to medium-hard strength, depending on the player's level and desired style, whether classical or jazz-oriented reeds.
Technical Specifications
Material
- High-quality ebony mouthpiece
Tip Opening
- Opening: 1.66 mm
- Balance between control, projection, and playing comfort
Chamber
- Round chamber typical of the Vandoren V5 series
- Centered, homogeneous, and easily modulated sound
Table
- Table: ML (Medium Long)
- Quick response and good reed stability
Compatibility
- Instrument: alto saxophone
- Main style: classical, with jazz and pop versatility
- Compatible with most ligatures and mouthpiece caps for ebony alto mouthpieces
- Suitable for a wide range of alto saxophone reeds (classical, jazz, variety)
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