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product_id: 4815760
title: "SM711 AL3 Optimum Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece"
brand: "vandoren"
price: "¥47795"
currency: JPY
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Vandoren"
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# Medium long facing for smooth playability Brass body for rich resonance Tip opening 1.52mm for versatile tone SM711 AL3 Optimum Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece

**Brand:** vandoren
**Price:** ¥47795
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎷 Elevate your sax game with the mouthpiece that pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SM711 AL3 Optimum Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece by vandoren
- **How much does it cost?** ¥47795 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4815760-sm711-al3-optimum-series-alto-saxophone-mouthpiece)

## Best For

- vandoren enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vandoren brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Medium Long Facing:** Enhances ease of play and tonal flexibility, perfect for both seasoned pros and ambitious newcomers.
- • **Ultimate Classical Tone:** Experience warm, clear, and bright sound that elevates your saxophone performance.
- • **Perfect Reed Compatibility:** Designed to work seamlessly with Vandoren #2.5-#4 reeds, unlocking your best sound with less effort.
- • **Precision Crafted Brass Body:** Durable metal construction ensures rich resonance and professional-grade durability.
- • **Optimized Tip Opening (1.52mm):** Balanced airflow for effortless control across all registers, from low sub-lows to soaring highs.

## Overview

The Vandoren SM711 AL3 Optimum Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece is a precision-engineered brass mouthpiece featuring a 1.52mm tip opening and medium long facing. Renowned for its warm, clear, and bright classical tone, it excels in playability across the full sax range and pairs best with Vandoren reeds #2.5 to #4. Trusted by professionals and amateurs alike, it’s a top-ranked choice for alto sax players seeking superior sound and effortless control.

## Description

The conception of this series was the fruit of research on both external shape (particularly the beak) and sound, in order to meet the needs of today"s saxophone players. With its exceptional roundness, the AL3 is the ultimate classical mouthpiece.

Review: Warm, clear, strong and bright -- exceptionally good mouthpiece - I bought this on the strength of the reviews here, and am glad I did. Using this with my Yamaha YAS-62 pro alto, it produces warm, strong tones and greatly improved playability compared to my other mouthpieces. When it comes to sax mps, it's a good idea to experiment with a handful of different mouthpieces and different reeds. I'm using this with Vandoren 3 Java reds Vandoren Java Red Alto Saxophone Reeds #3, Box of 10 and it sounds terrific. Easier to play low notes; plus something I especially like is I can get clear strong tones on my high D/E/F/F# that's better than anything else I've used. I've played this alto for over 30 years, it never sounded better, than with this Vandoren A3 mp w/Red java 3 Vandoren reeds. Initially I held off because I'm used to playing mps from classic mp producers, many of which are outstanding. With a smooth, balanced, open tone, this produces well at all ends of the playing range, which is extremely important. Most mps are good at easy mid-tone production, what separates mouthpiece (and sax) quality, is that it's often harder to produce clear tones at low sub-low D (for low C/B/Bb) and high above high-D tones, this mouthpiece solves that and makes playing across the entire range easier. Another plus is how easy it is to play using 3-strength reeds, with no chirps/squawks/hard pressure. I've typically used 2 1/2 reeds for decades, because of problems using 3s on my other mps. This AL3 makes using 3s as easy as using 2 1/2s, which alone makes it worth getting, since 3s are better to play with. Pleasantly surprised, this is one of the better music-related buy decisions I've made; highly recommended for both new and us veteran horn players. Thanks Vandoren - you guys got it right. Much appreciated. Now I'm off to play classic jazz...( I like Bird, Trane, Desmond) - Ken
Review: Great Mouthpiece for a Great Price - My previous mouthpiece, a Yamaha 4C, broke so I decided I'd upgrade to a better mouthpiece. I searched up some of the best jazz mouthpieces for relatively cheap and this one came up. My band director also recommended it and uses this one. I went ahead and got it and it took some getting use to at first, but once I did it played great. If I need a new mouthpiece in the future I'll probably get one of these again, it plays perfectly for the style I'm trying to do. I pair this mouthpiece with Vandoren Java Red or Green reeds usually, but sometimes go for their ZZ Jazz reeds or V16 jazz reeds. All very nice picks. If you're looking for a mouthpiece that doesn't break your bank (that much at least) and produces great sound this is the one for you. I'd highly recommend this for any saxophone player looking to upgrade their mouthpiece.

## Features

- With its exceptional roundness, the ultimate classical mouthpiece
- Tip Opening - 152 (1/100mm)
- Medium Long Facing
- Works best with Vandoren #2.5-#4 Reeds

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002D0KR8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,084 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #5 in Alto Saxophones Mouthpieces |
| Body Material | Brass |
| Color Name | gold |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (715) |
| Date First Available | April 4, 2007 |
| Instrument Key | B Flat |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
| Item model number | SM711 |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Product Dimensions | 2 x 2 x 6 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vandoren
- **Color:** gold
- **Instrument Key:** B Flat
- **Material:** Metal
- **Style:** AL3

## Images

![SM711 AL3 Optimum Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61A8QLmMZgL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Warm, clear, strong and bright -- exceptionally good mouthpiece
*by K***N on April 19, 2013*

I bought this on the strength of the reviews here, and am glad I did. Using this with my Yamaha YAS-62 pro alto, it produces warm, strong tones and greatly improved playability compared to my other mouthpieces. When it comes to sax mps, it's a good idea to experiment with a handful of different mouthpieces and different reeds. I'm using this with Vandoren 3 Java reds Vandoren Java Red Alto Saxophone Reeds #3, Box of 10 and it sounds terrific. Easier to play low notes; plus something I especially like is I can get clear strong tones on my high D/E/F/F# that's better than anything else I've used. I've played this alto for over 30 years, it never sounded better, than with this Vandoren A3 mp w/Red java 3 Vandoren reeds. Initially I held off because I'm used to playing mps from classic mp producers, many of which are outstanding. With a smooth, balanced, open tone, this produces well at all ends of the playing range, which is extremely important. Most mps are good at easy mid-tone production, what separates mouthpiece (and sax) quality, is that it's often harder to produce clear tones at low sub-low D (for low C/B/Bb) and high above high-D tones, this mouthpiece solves that and makes playing across the entire range easier. Another plus is how easy it is to play using 3-strength reeds, with no chirps/squawks/hard pressure. I've typically used 2 1/2 reeds for decades, because of problems using 3s on my other mps. This AL3 makes using 3s as easy as using 2 1/2s, which alone makes it worth getting, since 3s are better to play with. Pleasantly surprised, this is one of the better music-related buy decisions I've made; highly recommended for both new and us veteran horn players. Thanks Vandoren - you guys got it right. Much appreciated. Now I'm off to play classic jazz...( I like Bird, Trane, Desmond) - Ken

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Mouthpiece for a Great Price
*by J***Y on July 19, 2024*

My previous mouthpiece, a Yamaha 4C, broke so I decided I'd upgrade to a better mouthpiece. I searched up some of the best jazz mouthpieces for relatively cheap and this one came up. My band director also recommended it and uses this one. I went ahead and got it and it took some getting use to at first, but once I did it played great. If I need a new mouthpiece in the future I'll probably get one of these again, it plays perfectly for the style I'm trying to do. I pair this mouthpiece with Vandoren Java Red or Green reeds usually, but sometimes go for their ZZ Jazz reeds or V16 jazz reeds. All very nice picks. If you're looking for a mouthpiece that doesn't break your bank (that much at least) and produces great sound this is the one for you. I'd highly recommend this for any saxophone player looking to upgrade their mouthpiece.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best alto sax mouthpiece I've ever owned.
*by B***V on January 15, 2021*

I've been playing my sax - the same sax -- for over 60 years. It's always had a good sound. After using mostly Selmer mouthpieces, I finally ended up with a Selmer metal jazz mouthpiece which play well. It's sound was slightly dark and I had good control. I had put down the sax for a number of years and picked it up again. I decided to search for a new mouthpiece. This led me to Vandoren and specifically to this AL3 Optimum because it was supposed to be easy playing and bright. The difference is amazing. I don't mind some resistance in a mouthpiece, but the resistance was just right. The sound is bright and slightly brassy and it allows me more flexibility in "curving" tones and making my sax sing. It is good not only with low tones, but also with very high tones. It's range is much wider than my expensive Selmer metal mouthpiece which costs 4 times as much. I paired this with a Vandoren Optimum ligature and now use Legere synthetic reeds. The best reed combination turned out to be the 2.75 American Cut. I normally would use Vandoren 3 cane reed. The only thing I can say is that I'm stoked with this combo. My very old 1936 Buescher Aristocrat sounds every bit as good as the Selmer Mark VI I've played before.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Vandoren SM711 AL3 Optimum Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
- Vandoren LC57DP M/O Ligature and Plastic Cap for Alto Saxophone; Gilded Finish
- Vandoren SR213 Alto Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 3; Box of 10

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