The hallmark of the System-76 Tenor Saxophone is the traditional bore taper, combined with a flared bell. This facilitates a focused, dark tonal palette reminiscent of vintage saxophones, yet with greater ease of playing. This instrument features deep right and left pinky scoops to minimize finger slippage, metal resonators to energize the sound, and is available in a variety of finishes. The System 76 Tenor unlacquered finish is available with no High-F# key for those discerning saxophonists who wish for an instrument that closely mirrors a vintage instrument, yet possesses modern playing conveniences.

V21: a premium versatile reed. In any style – with any mouthpiece – you’ll achieve maximum results with the V21 reed. It offers a clean, particularly warm and centered sound while providing an excellent sound projection. The V21 reed allows precise articulation and great ease in achieving large interval leaps.

Featuring a filed cut for additional tonal clarity, Royal by D'Addario Soprano Saxophone reeds are ideal for both beginning and advancing players. These reeds have a traditional blank and profile to give you an ease of response when playing.

A thicker tip and a more flexible palette* than the Traditional reed allow vibration over a larger surface area with maximum elasticity. Developed in 1983 for jazz and popular music. A thicker tip and a more flexible palette* than the Traditional reed allow vibration over a larger surface area with maximum elasticity. This type of vertebral column gives the musician much greater playing flexibility, as the resultant elasticity zone is very large. Palette: zone where the waves are propagated with the greatest range. From the tip, the waves are absorbed further in the JAVA reed.