NEW for 2008
After the
introduction of Superial, "DC", and Classique in the 1990's, we began to
conceive of a model which would add a new and different dimension to the tonal
universe of our reeds.
This reed was born following extensive
conversations and correspondence between Tom Alexander and the legendary late,
great Jazz saxophone genius Michael Brecker beginning some years ago. Without
Michael's gracious and invaluable feedback following experimentation with
different prototype designs, this new reed simply would not have come into
existence.
NY was also thoroughly field tested by subjecting it to
many months of on the job playing in the concert and tour performances of
several of our World Artists who gave it their seal of approval and use it as
their primary reed today.
The result is a new reed made with our same
high grade S. France cane, yet a redesigned tip and profile which produces a
big and bold sound, full response throughout the registers and the type of
vibrant, solid tone traditionally associated with that of the New York music
scene. The tip is somewhat harder than DC which gives it a sustaining power,
especiially in the high end of the horn. Some players prefer NY a half step
softer than DC or Superial (i.e. DC 3-NY 2 1/2), others like the extra hardness
as it is." Actually, NY isn't a whole half step softer than Superial but more
like from a 1/4-1/2 step harder as some players feel it. |
| Alexander Superial NY Reeds |
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Price Inc.VAT |
| ASNY CL10 |
Bb Clarinet, strengths
1.5 to 4.5 |
10 Per
Box |
GBP
25.99 |
| ASNY SS10 |
Soprano Saxophone,
strengths 1.5 to 4.5 |
10 Per
Box |
GBP
25.99 |
| ASNY AS10 |
Alto Saxophone, strengths
1.5 to 4.5 |
10 Per
Box |
GBP
33.99 |
| ASNY TS10 |
Tenor Saxophone,
strengths 1.5 to 4.5 |
10 Per
Box |
GBP
42.49 |
| ASNY BS10 |
Baritone Saxophone,
strengths 1.5 to 4.5 |
10 Per
Box |
GBP
67.99 |
| Alexander World
Artists on NY |
Joe
Lovano: "Just like New York City, the Alexander NY cut reeds are a
cut above and give me the flexibility I need to be as expressive as possible in
all ranges of my horn and musical settings."
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| Branford
Marsalis: "The Alexander NY gives me the resistance that I often
find lacking in other tenor saxophone reeds. The cane is more consistent, and
the attention to tip strength is a plus, as well. I have been and will be using
the Alexander Reeds for Years to come." |
| Joshua
Redman: "These Alexander NYs seem to have it all: power and warmth,
definition and flexibility, consistency and longevity. They're some of the best
reeds I've ever tried." |
| Seamus
Blake: "The new NY's have the best tone and feel in a reed that i
have been able to find. They are not too dark and not too bright and have a
perfect resistance. They are easy to play from the lowest notes to the highest
altissimo. In my opinion they are the most balanced "singing" reeds on the
market today." |
| Harry
Sokal: "When Tom Alexander told me about the new Alexander N.Y. Cut
for Tenor I first was skeptical about getting better reeds than Superial or the
D.C. Cut. After finding the right strength for me I became addicted and could
not get away from the new Alexander N.Y. cut. It is unbelievable how good the
response is, how easy they play and yet still maintain their strength and
durability! This new reed has definitely developed my playing to a new level!
Almost every reed is the right one for me - hard to make a selection between
different reeds out of a box because all play great!. All the reeds of a box
are so well selected - same strength - same characteristics: Low End - Top End
- Resonance - Intonation - cane quality ....power....and after breaking in?- I
cant find words! |
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