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Vandoren Blue Jumbo Java Alto Sax Mouthpiece
$185.00
Vandoren Blue Jumbo Java Alto Sax Mouthpiece
The Vandoren Blue Jumbo Java is back! For years, players have been paying an exorbitant price for second-hand originals, or boutique “replicas”. Originally re-released as a limited edition item in 2021, Vandoren has decided to make them part of normal production! Players can now can get the real deal once again!
Vandoren is producing the iconic mouthpiece in one facing – the A45 for alto sax. This has a 2.20mm / .086+” tip opening which would compare to most size 8 mouthpieces. However, with the with a small chamber and high baffle, the mouthpiece “feels” more like a 7 / 7* to most players. This makes it a very playable, hard hitting mouthpiece as it produces a powerful, aggressive sound that is perfectly suited to pop and rock music.
Additional Information
Trial & Return Policy
Kessler & Sons Music offers a 3 day trial / return policy by default on in stock instruments and mouthpieces. There are no cleaning fees or restocking fees (assuming that the item is returned in proper condition).
When we ship the mouthpiece, we install a blue protective film over the logo to help protect the logo from irreparable scratches while it is being tested. We also install a tooth patch before shipping. This way you can test the mouthpiece with less fear of damage. However, you can still damage the mouthpiece even with these protections, so make sure to handle it carefully while you are testing it. We recommend leaving these items on the mouthpiece during the testing phase and only to remove them after you have made the decision to keep the mouthpiece. Mouthpieces that are returned with irreparable scratches/marks might not be accepted for return.
Please read our terms & conditions (link at the bottom of the page) for full details on this policy.
Hand-Picked
The Vandoren Jumbo Java design uses a high baffle with a scoop to the sidewalls. The sidewall scooping allows for the fast moving air column to start expanding in to the chamber a little sooner adding some added tonal depth to this powerful mouthpiece. Unfortunately, due to the way that these mouthpieces are molded, it is not uncommon for the parts of the mold to not line up perfectly. This can lead to the scooping of the sidewalls to be uneven.
When we get large batches of these Blue Jumbo Java mouthpieces in from Vandoren, Dave Kessler goes through and screens them all to hand-pick the best of the best. While ALL of them play, these hand-picked models play the best!
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