Buy Now, Pay Later
As low as
$25.67
/ mo
Learn more
- – 6-month term
- – No impact on credit
- – Instant approval decision
- – Secure and straightforward checkout
Ready to go? Add this product to your cart and select a plan during checkout.
Payment plans are offered through our trusted finance partners Klarna, PayTomorrow, Affirm, Afterpay, Apple Pay, and PayPal. No-credit-needed leasing options through Acima may also be available at checkout.
Learn more about financing & leasing here.
Selected Option
Free shipping on this product
30-day returns
Learn more
30-day refund/replacement
To qualify for a full refund, items must be returned in their original, unused condition. If an item is returned in a used, damaged, or materially different state, you may be granted a partial refund.
To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.
View our full returns policy here.
Availability:
In Stock.
Arrives
Friday, Sep 5
Recently Viewed
Model: SM812M
Features
- The most played mouthpiece in every style
- Tip Opening - 196 (1/100mm)
- Medium Long Facing
- Works best with Vandoren #2.5-#4 Reeds
Description
The V16 Series is the new jazz standard. The mouthpieces were inspired by the sounds of the greatest jazz players from the fifties to present day. Available in soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones.
Color: MultiColored
Brand: Vandoren
Instrument Key: E Flat
Material: Brass
Style: A6M
Item Weight: 1.6 ounces
Product Dimensions: 1.75 x 6 x 1.75 inches
Country of Origin: France
Item model number: SM812M
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: July 16, 2004
Color Name: MultiColored
Material Type: Brass
Instrument Key: E Flat
Frequently asked questions
If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is:
Friday, Sep 5
Yes, absolutely! You may return this product for a full refund within 30 days of receiving it.
To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.
View our full returns policy here.
To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.
View our full returns policy here.
- Klarna Financing
- Affirm Pay in 4
- Affirm Financing
- Afterpay Financing
- PayTomorrow Financing
- Financing through Apple Pay
Learn more about financing & leasing here.
Similar Products
Top Amazon Reviews
Model: SM813S+
Just what I needed.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024 by Amazon Customer
Model: Small Chamber A5S+
I have been playing a New York Meyer on my alto for the last 45 years. It is such a fantastic mouthpiece that I cringe at the thought of damaging or losing it. It is irreplaceable - or so I thought. I have been checking out Baptiste Herbin who is promoting Vandoren. His sound is very similar to mine but clearly has a better altissimo. I therefore ordered the V16 alto SM811S+ A5S+ and the SM812S+ A6S+ to check it out for myself. Although Baptiste plays the A5S+, I found the A6S+ to play better for me coming off a Meyer. Over the years I’ve tried many mouthpieces. I even had the honor of playing Cannonball Adderley’s Meyer that he played for most of his career - which by the way has a terrible altissimo. This is the very first time that I have fallen in love with a different mouthpiece and have actually switched - mouthpiece infidelity! The SM812S+ A6S+ has a wider dynamic range than my Meyer, but I can still subtone low notes. The best characteristic is the improvement in my altissimo which I have only experienced with metal mouthpieces in the past. Overall the altissimo notes are easier to play, but my range has increased despite playing a soft JAVA red 2 1/2 reed. It plays up to altissimo E whereas my Meyer topped out at D and struggled to reach an Eb. With the V16 I can force out even higher notes, but I hit them inconsistently. I’m okay with E being my every day range limit, but perhaps my range will increase over time - I’ll let you know. In summary, the SM812S+ A6S+ V16 alto mouthpiece plays better than my New York Meyer 5 medium chamber made in the 1950’s that I played for the last 45 years. It is more responsive than my Meyer. The altissimo speaks easier despite a soft reed and my range is increased without having the undesirable characteristics of a metal mouthpiece or a harder reed.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025 by doc stewart doc stewart
Model: Small Chamber A5S+
The media could not be loaded. I read a lot about this model of mouthpiece and I was thinking of getting A5 s+ or A6. I went with A5s+ and I can only say go for it! Such an amazing mouthpiece, great and fast response and it’s so easy to play. I have vintage Conn Naked Lady sax, I play mostly Jazz, Big Band, Funk, Hip Hop music. Highly recommend this mouthpiece. I would definitely buy one for my tenor, just don’t know which one, any recommendations?
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2023 by Borislav
Model: SM812M
After buying my first sax (an Antigua Pro One alto) and doing a bit of research, I realized I would need to upgrade the mouthpiece, since the mouthpiece is a critical component of playability and tone. I went to a few shops and asked around, in addition to reading online. This is a highly recommended mouthpiece to start with. The Vandoren V16 is well respected and seen as a great starting point for people wanting to explore quality mouthpieces. Hard rubber is recommended for beginners as metal can be harder to control. I was told a 6 or 6* is generally a good place to start in terms of size. Upon getting my mouthpiece, I found that the sax was easier to play, I had far better control of the low notes, and also a richer, fatter tone overall. You need to pair your reed to your mouthpiece. In this case, with this mouthpiece, a Vandoren 3 works well for me. I also got the leather Vandoren ligature, which fits really nicely on this mouthpiece and is easy to use and also looks great. If you can't try out a lot of mouthpieces (which is hard to do), this would be a good bet.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2015 by Incantessimo
Model: Small Chamber A6S+
Great projection and brightness in the sound with this mouthpiece, I really love it, it’s easy to play also, I come from V5 a28 and this one is definitely more suitable for my jazz study
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2023 by Camilo C Camilo C
Model: SM813M
I've been playing clarinet for a while, and the Vandoren 5JB mouthpiece (with the Optimum ligature) made a huge difference to the ease of playing (along with getting the right reed, of course). Then I started to play the sax. It's a very easy instrument to play compared to the clarinet - and very forgiving. The original mouthpiece had a chip in it, yet I could still get a nice sound out of the sax (except for the very low sounds, but that was because my embouchure is fairly tight because of the clarinet; with the sax, you have to play much, much more loosely). I thought the Vandoren mouthpiece would make a significant difference to the ease and quality of playing the sax. I couldn't make up my mind which one, though. There are dozens of different variants that supposed to make the sound darker or smoother or jazzier or whatever. So I opted for a fairly middle-of-the-road mouthpiece that supposedly covers all styles of playing. When I popped into onto the sax, I didn't notice any real difference. Maybe I need to adjust my playing. I still like the mouthpiece and I think it deserves at least four stars. But I can't help feeling that you can play a sax with any old mouthpiece and still get a really good sound.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2014 by garyorman
Model: Small Chamber A6S+
La numeración mas angosta resultó muy ancha para mis necesidades musicales , pero me encantó su calidad y fabricación
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2024 by OMAR r ORTIZ
Model: SM815M
This mouthpiece is by far the best mouthpiece I've ever tried. I have tried Jodyjazz, Meyer, Berglarson, but this one beats all (of course, possibly just preference). I personally like a big tip opening and medium chamber so to me this one is the one. its easy to blow through, has amazing projection, and it can almost say it has different gears. You can really play soft and/or loud and it just sounds wonderful. If you're a fan of big tip openings I recommend this mouthpiece.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2016 by Antulio Rodriguez