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Vandoren Optimum AL3 Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece (SM711)
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$150.00
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The Vandoren OPTIMUM Series of saxophone mouthpieces is designed to be more free-blowing and responsive. This alto sax mouthpiece gives you accurate articulation and total control at all dynamic ranges with precise intonation. Vandoren mouthpieces are known for their high, uniform quality and are considered among the best of the mass produced mouthpieces on the market. The Vandoren line is extensive, covering all woodwinds, and offers designs suited to a variety of playing and musical styles.
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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandVandoren
MPNSM711
UPC0008576220754
eBay Product ID (ePID)1777814276
Product Key Features
ColorBlack
To FitAlto
For InstrumentSaxophone
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Ratings and Reviews
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- Aug 01, 2019
Great Stepup mouthpiece from the Yamaha C4
I bought this mouthpiece as a step up mouthpiece from a Yamaha C4 mouthpiece on my Vito Alto sax after first trying a Vandoren V-12, A6. The V-12 A6 has a great full sound but it was was a step too far with a opening of 196 that left me winded and struggling after about 15 minutes. The SM711 AL3 with an opening of 152 is just right with the Rico Royal 2 1/2 reeds I'm using. Beautiful warm sound that is forgiving and easy to control. Overall a great value for the price.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Apr 12, 2017
Optimum AL-3 adult two years back into playing.
I had the AL-4 but purchased this AL-3 with the lower tip opening because my endurance was not where I needed it to be as a player to use in the wind ensemble. So my review will be kind of a comparison. The AL-3 has slightly thicker rails and front rail than the AL-4 but the inside of the mouthpiece baffle, throat, chamber, ramp, look similar. I experienced the AL-3 to be slightly darker like others are saying, but I felt I get a similar sound out of the AL-3 as with the AL-4. I can still get high upper partials to the tone out of the AL-3 as with the AL-4. I'm happy with the over all tone I can get from the AL-3 although not quite as focused as with the Selmer Larry Teal. The resistance is noticable but not too much. With the AL-3 I had the same issue others were saying it not projecting due to the smaller tip opening, but with plenty of practicing and stiff enough reeds, you can still project with the AL-3. The bore inner diameter of the AL-3 is similar to the AL-4, no problems putting it on the neck cork.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 18, 2018
Wonderful Classical Saxophone Mouthpiece
This is a very good mouthpiece for classical saxophone playing. Very consistent sound. Not really for jazz, if that's what you're looking for (Try a Vandoren V5 mouthpiece for that.) I find it works well with Vandoren Traditional and V21 reeds.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 27, 2018
Great product
By far my #1 mouthpiece!!!! I do own few other brands of Mouthpiece but Always like playing with my AL Optimum 3 Vandoren. It just work for me!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 13, 2018
Super Mouthpiece
Great alto mouthpiece, easy blowing, nice sound.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 26, 2017
Just in Time!
I dropped my Vandoren Optimum AL 3 Two hours before my replacement arrived. It played better than my dropped m-p. The lows speak very nice. thank you!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 30, 2025
Vandoren Optimum AL3 alto sax mouthpiece
This small bore mouthpiece is great for keeping your music consistent for genres like classical music.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 03, 2020
Vandoren Optimum AL3- Very Good
this mouthpiece is very versatile and has a good centered tone. 10/10Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 03, 2018
Best sax mouthpiece for classical music period.
AL3 Optimum Mouthpiece + Optimum Ligature + 3.5 Vandoren Reeds and the sky is the limit.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
