THE BEST TENOR MOUTHPIECE FOR JAZZ

[jazzmasta123]

What do u guys suppose is the best!!!! Tenor mouthpiece for jazz....in your opinion....(i prefer professional answers that means people who have them and maybe gig)

[Mike Cesati]

There is no one BEST for every player. What's best for me you may dislike. We say this stuff over and over and over here. You gotta just try some things and find what works best for you.The list of jazz mpcs is long.I won't even bother listing any but if you read here through the threads you will get every opinion you can imagine.Take them with a grain of salt then go try some more mpcs.Sorry to disappoint you but I gotta tell the truth.

[paulwl]

Not only isn't there one BEST, there isn't even one JAZZ! :D

[jazzmasta123]

yes ok i understand

[Ritchie]

Agreed, there is no best. But the most popular is the metal Otto Link including all its variations and imitations.

[Chris]

Nowbody have the same mouth. Try it out.
But Link, Guardala, Lawton, Larsen should be great.

[buddrobroy]

Many many years ago,when I could play a little,I used a Bobby Dukoff #7 hollywood Brass mpc.I purchased it used in NYCity in1955. It was probably made around late 1940s. Sold it a year ago to a teacher and player in Oakland Cal. He took the time and trouble to call and tell me it was the finest mpc he ever played. If you EVER have tje opportunity to grab one,DO IT.

[brasscane]

If you have plenty of cash ($750), there is a instrument maker in Copenhagen by the name of Peter Jessen in a woodwind store named i.k.Gottfried Musical Instruments. Peter makes handmade alto and tenor mouthpieces in solid silver. They are played by some of the best jazz musicians in Denmark and been tested and appreciated by Michael Brecker and James Carter. The piece I have from Peter is surely the best I have ever tried. So if you are interested in checking out more than just the big names, here is a thought. BTW, yes, I can put you intouch with Peter (I am Danish living in the US), and NO, I don't receive anything in return from Peter/i.k.Gottfried.

[betelsax]

If it's a lot of sound you're looking for, a Dukoff 7 Super Power Chamber means what it says. It'll do jazz just fine, ya just gotta ease back a bit from time to time.

[kyotosessions]

Especially on this forum, the greatest irony is that the best mouthpiece for jazz is the one you will never find...

I'm kidding! Seriously though... Study, years and ears will get you further than horns or pieces.

[saxymanzach]

OKBrasscane and betelsax: that origional post was dated from 2003! I think he might have made up his mind, ;)

[betelsax]

OKBrasscane and betelsax: that origional post was dated from 2003! I think he might have made up his mind, ;)

1) Hey, ya never know; the guy could still be looking.
2) And other people with the same query now may be interested.

[Rubel]

The best jazz tenor mouthpiece is the one that lets you get the exact sound you want easier than any other mouthpiece.

Dave

[jrsopsax]

I keep going back to Ponzol ML.

[Rahspeak]

OKBrasscane and betelsax: that origional post was dated from 2003! I think he might have made up his mind, ;)

he very easily might not have! (see kyotosessions' post...) :D

[BBJQSAX]

I recently played a gold plated Mark II Freddie Gregory mouthpiece that simply redefined what I thought was possible from a mouthpiece. It was THAT GOOD imho, because it allowed me to hear the sound that's truly in my head. It had the otto link weight to it AND a vandoren level of power and "zing". The best description I could make was "Ernie Watts meets James Carter" for those of you who've ever heard both of them acoustically. SO yeah, I'm saving money for it now...

And that brings an end to my first ever post,

Rahsaan Barber

p.s. nice to meet you nice folks here.

[Dr G]

Welcome, Rahsaan. I recently acquired a Freddie Gregory Super Deluxe Mk II 8 (and I still love even saying it) that has proved a real inspiration to play. Too bad you got here too late to grab it for yourself - there's a lot of great gear getting passed 'round here.

[bartone]

I second the Ponzol. For me, it was a very clear choice.
bart

[BBJQSAX]

Man, that is the exact mouthpiece I want, too! I played FG's 7 ** (double star) and it was a touch too closed for what's comfortable for me. Yeah, I've been emailing Mr. Gregory and it looks like I'll be buying one new from him in the coming months. I'm assuming you simply love yours...

[Dr G]

So, is the 7** a 7.75 (halfway between a 7* and an 8)?

Yes, the Mk II 8 makes my toes tap. From the first time I played it, it was making me groove in a whole new way. Silly, I know, but that's how it hit me. ... and that was using an ol' Rico Plasticover reed. It blew very well on every horn I played it on (BAs, SBAs, early Mk VIs, Ref 36). Bottom line: I cannot say that it likes every horn but it sure likes Selmers.

[Al Stevens]

I keep going back to Ponzol ML.

Likewise.