Vandoren VK1 Synthetic Alto Saxophone Reed
The new VK1 synthetic reed for Alto Saxophone offers classical saxophonists reliable, consistent playability without sacrificing tonal quality. Durable and resistant to changes in environment, the VK1 provides classical musicians with a stable and dependable option when they need it the most. Suitable for all classical styles, marching band, and pit orchestras.
The Vk reeds for alto saxophone are made of a composite material specially developped by Vandoren. It is the result of 7 years of research.
This composite fiber material does not imitate the structure of cane.
It reproduces its essential physical characteristics to obtain the same acoustic behavior.
The VK reed strenghts correspond to a 1/6 of a cane reed strength (see below)
Two reeds of the same strength are strictly identical : unparalleled consistency resulting in reliable stregth, sound, articulation, projection and high note stability.
