Meyer Varieties

[saxchado]

I've never heard of the Meyer G before. Can someone explain to me what that is?

What differentiates it from the other meyers?

[saxguy9345]

Well the search button is getting lonely, this is about the 3rd post I have responded to about the Meyer G in the past week, nothing personal. Although this one might be better than the previous ones because of my new found undying love for this mouthpiece WITH VANDOREN ZZ REEDS! I was using Alexandar DC3's before and the thin tip was making it squeaky and edgy, but with the vandoren's the tone is so thick and warm; you couldn't pry this piece from me right now.

I'll try to answer the question "Whats The Difference?"
Although subtle, this mouthpiece is a leap ahead of a regular production Meyer IMHO. It just sounds bigger, bolder, thicker than a regular one. Whatever it is, it made me pick this mouthpiece over 2 other meyers a year ago when NO ONE was talking about this 'G' piece. I went with my gut feeling and it has definitly payed off, seeing as I'm still finding new things with this piece after so long.

Although with my general lack in mouthpiece experience due to lack of funds, I would play the safety card and try a G out, right next to the regular meyers. You'll see.

[ieh]

saxguy

While I'm still waiting on my Meyer G from wwbw it's good to hear of your experience.
By chance did you try any of the Vandoren pieces? If so how does the Meyer play in comparison to these?

[JS]

The best Vandoren mouthpiece that I've played (IMHO) is the A28 - great mpc for the $. Great for classical, and can be used for a darker jazz sound (a Lee Konitz vibe comes to mind...)

If you want a GREAT Meyer, go to SaxQuest.com and order of of Doc Tenney's "BP 10E" current production Meyer's - a beautiful mouthpiece, worth twice as much IMHO. Doc's work on hard rubber Meyers (and Otto Links) are the best of the best...