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product_id: 5178274
title: "SR273 Tenor Sax JAVA Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5"
brand: "vandoren"
price: "€ 54.40"
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# Flexible palette for quick response Thicker tip for richer tone Sealed Flow Pack for freshness SR273 Tenor Sax JAVA Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5

**Brand:** vandoren
**Price:** € 54.40
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎷 Elevate your sax game with the iconic Vandoren JAVA reeds — where flexibility meets flawless tone!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SR273 Tenor Sax JAVA Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5 by vandoren
- **How much does it cost?** € 54.40 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/5178274-sr273-tenor-sax-java-reeds-strength-3-box-of-5)

## 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

- • **Jazz-Ready Flexibility:** Thicker tip and flexible palette deliver vibrant, bright sound with immediate response.
- • **Perfect for Every Player:** Ideal for beginners and seasoned tenor saxophonists craving rich, warm tones across all registers.
- • **Proven Legacy Since 1983:** Trusted by jazz and popular music pros for decades, blending tradition with innovation.
- • **Consistent Premium Quality:** Each reed is precision-crafted and sealed in Flow Pack to maintain peak freshness and durability.
- • **Versatile Strength Options:** Available in multiple strengths to perfectly match your playing style and skill level.

## Overview

The Vandoren SR273 Tenor Sax JAVA Reeds Strength 3 (Box of 5) feature a thicker tip and a uniquely flexible palette that vibrates over a larger surface area, producing a bright, immediate response ideal for jazz and popular music. Each reed is individually sealed in a Flow Pack to ensure freshness and consistent quality. With a 4.7-star rating from over 500 reviews, these reeds are a top choice for tenor saxophonists seeking rich, warm tones and reliable performance.

## Description

Developed in 1983 for jazz and popular music, the JAVA reed incorporates a thicker tip and a more flexible palette than the Tradational reed which allows the reed to vibrate over a larger surface area with maximum elasticity. This type of vertebral column gives the musician much greater playing flexibility, as the resultant elesticity zone is very large. The palette is the zone where the air waves are propgated with the greatest range. From the tip, the waves are absorbed firther in the JAVA reed.

Review: Vandoren - Excellent reeds for both alto and tenor saxophones. They produce a rich, warm tone with great response across all registers, making them ideal for beginners and advanced players alike. Very consistent quality, and each reed feels well-made and durable. A reliable choice for everyday practice and performance.
Review: Consistently great sound -- my new reed of choice - I played tenor 35 years ago and swore by Rico Royal reeds. When I took it up again a couple years ago the sax I bought came with some old Rico Royals. They were just like I remembered, but I bought a box of new ones and they were uniformly disappointing. A sax player friend (who hadn't taken a 35-year hiatus) confirmed that their quality had suffered over the years. So I tried a Vandoren sample pack. I loved the Red Java reed, which had a rich & lively sound, but bought a box and none of them lived up to the promise of that first reed. I also liked the Green Java sample reed -- a little more mellow than the Red -- and tried a box of those. This time every reed in the box sounded great. And now I just upgraded from 2.5 to 3 and every reed in that box sounds even better, so I've found my new reed of choice.

## Features

- More flexible than Traditional and V16 reeds
- Vibrates over a longer palette producing a bright sound with immediate response
- Also available in other strengths
- Every reed sealed in 'Flow Pack' to ensure freshness.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002D0A5A |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,092 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #5 in Tenor Saxophone Reeds |
| Brand | Vandoren |
| Brand Name | Vandoren |
| Color | Strength 3 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 531 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Brushed |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00008576130114, 00008576501990, 00805232280325 |
| Included Components | Case |
| Instrument Key | B Flat |
| Item Dimensions | 5 x 1.5 x 2 inches |
| Item Type Name | Vandoren SR273 Tenor Sax JAVA Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5 |
| Item Weight | 22.68 g |
| Manufacturer | Vandoren |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SR273 |
| Material | Acrylic |
| Material Type | Acrylic |
| Model Name | Vandoren SR273 |
| Model Number | SR273 |
| Number of Items | 5 |
| Set Name | 5-Pack |
| Sound Profile | Bright |
| Style | Strength: 3 |
| UPC | 805232280325 008576130114 008576501990 |
| Unit Count | 5 Count |
| Warranty Description | No warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vandoren
- **Color:** Strength 3
- **Instrument Key:** B Flat
- **Material:** Acrylic
- **Style:** Strength: 3

## Images

![SR273 Tenor Sax JAVA Reeds Strength 3; Box of 5 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611LW0umxoL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: If I use a 3.5 on the Vandoren traditional reeds, should I use a 3.5 on these too?.**
A: No. The traditional reeds are harder than the javas. A 3.5 traditional is equivalent to a 4 java. However, make sure to purchase your feed according to your mouthpiece facing. Different mouthpieces need different reed strengths.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vandoren
*by A***Z on April 11, 2026*

Excellent reeds for both alto and tenor saxophones. They produce a rich, warm tone with great response across all registers, making them ideal for beginners and advanced players alike. Very consistent quality, and each reed feels well-made and durable. A reliable choice for everyday practice and performance.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Consistently great sound -- my new reed of choice
*by R***Y on June 21, 2018*

I played tenor 35 years ago and swore by Rico Royal reeds. When I took it up again a couple years ago the sax I bought came with some old Rico Royals. They were just like I remembered, but I bought a box of new ones and they were uniformly disappointing. A sax player friend (who hadn't taken a 35-year hiatus) confirmed that their quality had suffered over the years. So I tried a Vandoren sample pack. I loved the Red Java reed, which had a rich & lively sound, but bought a box and none of them lived up to the promise of that first reed. I also liked the Green Java sample reed -- a little more mellow than the Red -- and tried a box of those. This time every reed in the box sounded great. And now I just upgraded from 2.5 to 3 and every reed in that box sounds even better, so I've found my new reed of choice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great reed for sax players
*by M***L on May 4, 2024*

My so plays the Tenor sax and this is the reed that is the “go to” each box has consistent quality and longevity of reeds. They are a bit on the procey side, but TOTALLY worth the investment.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-19*