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by saxs_make_it_happen
(42 posts)
18 years ago

Vandoren Optimum, should I buy both?

Hi, I'm a senior in High school and been playing my alto for 6 years now and I recently purchased a Cannonball "Raven" (I love it) and I'm really looking for a Classical sound.I have a selmer S80 C* and I am about to order A Vandoren Optimum Ligature to replace my Rovner Dark. Should that make a good Combo or should I get the Vandoren Optimum Mouthpiece too? I just got my Selmer C* a week ago but if it will get the nice classical sound I'm looking for I'll go on ahead and get the Optimum too (gulp...I work at a grocery store LOL). Any suggestions are greatly Appreciated. Thanks.

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  1. by saxdudedc
    (11 posts)

    18 years ago

    Re: Vandoren Optimum, should I buy both?

    I have been using the Vandoren Optimum with my C* since it came out and it has a much richer, clearer and centered sound than the Rovner in my opinion. So I'd go with the ligature. However, the Optimum Mouthpiece I am not very fond of.

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