Vandoren OPTIMUM AL4 Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece

Vandoren OPTIMUM AL4 Alto Saxophone MouthpieceThe Vandoren OPTIMUM series was the fruit of research on both external shape (particularly the beak) and sound, in order to meet the needs of todays saxophone players. OPTIMUM mouthpieces are favourites of classical saxophonists. The AL4 is a little more open than the AL3, while maintaining the sound aesthetic of the OPTIMUM series. It has a 163 + (1 100 mm) tip opening and a medium short facing length.

This enables players to start earlier and then to progress once they are able to use the straight headjoint

Lined case cover with shoulder strap

The body and keys are crafted from brass in a quality gold lacquered finish for durability

New tuning slides

ensures consistent high quality and reliability

It has the same bell and bore size as most pro models

The Z-cut Headjoint

This highly rated trumpet has been designed to accommodate younger students

The M30 Lyre is similar to the 5RV Lyre

but have an appearance very similar to that of genuine grenadilla wood and have a rich dark sound to encourage the less experienced player

plus the waterproof material offers a greatly extended pad life

Endowed with rich harmony and a unique sonority